The Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is having a historically good shooting year among all-time rookies and is a heavy contributor on the NBA’s best-ranked defense. In the era of the 3-point revolution, he could well be on his way to “3-and-D greatness”.
While we knew he had some polish as a 19-year-old in his offensive variety and could shoot the ball, this has been a pleasant surprise. And while the high level he’s been playing is surprising, it also shouldn’t surprise anyone that a top three pick is doing well.
Tatum is certainly in the running for “best of this draft class.