Jayson Tatum knows that it’s tough to make the All-Star team. “It’s a big deal,” the Celtics forward recently told reporters. “Only 24 people get to make the All-Star team every year. It’s not easy, it’s the best of the best.” And as Boston continues to look like one of the NBA’s best teams, the third-year forward has put himself squarely in the conversation to claim one of those spots.
But as Tatum acknowledges, being one of the 24 names selected is a difficult task. So with most teams hovering around the 25-game mark, here’s an early look at what might be your Eastern and Western Conference All-Stars through the first quarter of the season.