The boston celtics’ jayson tatum is the best player. The celtics have the best record in the nba. In the mvp debate, it makes sense that his name is being tossed around. However, his place in the mvp race is likely lower than he would like and more than celtics fans think he deserves. Tatum wants the committee to contextualize his career with the celtics’ situation and roster strength. “i don’t have the points per game that the other three or four guys have,” tatum told the athletic’s jared weiss. “basically, having to do less scoring on certain nights but still impact the game in a variety of ways to sort of ensure that we win every single night.” tatum’s remarks are correct.
He is playing on the court with four other starters who may all make a case for being an all-star. Being part of such a gifted squad requires a lot of sacrifice. Tatum has shouldered the burden and still has a way to prosper. He’s been a passer, a rebounder, and a defender. Tatum has also redesigned his shot profile. He’s getting more aggressive out of the post. He’s going downhill and using his size and strength to get to the top of the hill. He creates more space for his teammates on the perimeter or creates secondary driving lanes by doing so.
Tatum has become one of the league’s most versatile players thanks to his success. In about every aspect of the game, he is unsurpassed. Being such a diverse threat has a huge value. Despite his lower box-score showing, it’s unclear if his all-around success will be enough to please mvp voters. However, as one of the best players in the league, there’s no doubt that he will be in contention for the coveted award.
