Celtics

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Warns NBA Ahead of Restart With Bold Proclamation

Published by
Logan Reardon

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was playing his best basketball before the COVID-19 pandemic halted the NBA season.

Tatum, 22, averaged 30.7 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game in February. He also won his first career Eastern Conference Player of the Month award.

Despite how hot he was before the NBA’s hiatus, he feels he can be even better as the season resumes.

 

Tatum broke out in his rookie season, helping lead the Celtics to Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

After a stagnant sophomore season, Tatum is finally realizing his potential in year three. Before the pandemic, Tatum led the Celtics with 23.6 points per game, and he was second on the team in rebounds (7.1 per game) and steals (1.4 per game).

The Celtics currently sit at 43-21, third in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks (53-12) and Toronto Raptors (46-18).

While the No. 1 seed is out of reach, the Celtics could catch the Raptors for No. 2. The two teams are set to play each other on Aug. 7.

While Tatum already had a playoff moment when he dunked on James as a rookie, he could be poised for more this summer.

Logan Reardon

Logan is a recent graduate of Quinnipiac University and has written for NFL.com and FanSided’s Boston Celtics page. He last served as an editor for NBC Sports Group. Born and raised a Boston sports fan, Logan is passionate about all things NFL and NBA. Follow him on Twitter @LoganReardon20.

Published by
Logan Reardon

Recent Posts

Ja Morant opens up about Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins: ‘It’s tough for me’

Guard Ja Morant suited up for the first time since the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor…

2 hours ago

Tyrese Haliburton on ‘easy decision’ to name SGA MVP: ‘If you took a player poll, I’m sure he would win’

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a compelling case to win this season's MVP…

1 day ago

Report: ‘Early expectation’ is that Clint Capela will sign elsewhere this summer

Big man Clint Capela is in his fifth season playing for the Atlanta Hawks, and…

3 days ago

Stephen A. says LeBron is in his feelings: ‘Could it be because I don’t believe you’re the G.O.A.T.?’

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith claimed on Wednesday that if his confrontation with Los Angeles Lakers…

4 days ago

LeBron James reflects on 2007 Cavs roster that he took to NBA Finals: ‘How is that possible?’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently reflected on the 2006-07 Cleveland Cavaliers and their…

5 days ago

Shannon Sharpe implies Jamal Murray defers to Nikola Jokic like Kobe deferred to Shaq: ‘Murray is more than capable’

An ankle injury has kept Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic sidelined for more…

6 days ago