Jayson Tatum is on fire, folks! The Celtics star is making history and turning heads all over the league.
Tatum’s Triple Treat: Player of the Month Hat Trick
So, here’s the scoop: Jayson Tatum has snagged the Eastern Conference’s Player of the Month award for October/November for the third year in a row. Yep, you heard that right! No one else has done this three-peat before, and Tatum’s just getting started. With an average of 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in 21 matchups, he’s been nothing short of spectacular. And let’s not forget, he’s fresh off an NBA championship win, which seems to have lightened his load and elevated his game to new heights. In my opinion, he’s playing like heโs got something to prove, and itโs showing on the court.
MVP Race: Tatum’s Odds Looking Good
If you’re into betting, the odds are pretty juicy for Tatum to snag the MVP title this season. He’s currently sitting at +500, trailing only Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not too shabby, right? The Celtics are hot on the heels of the Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA, just 1.5 games behind. Honestly, it feels like only a matter of time before they leapfrog into first place. Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor?
From Rookie to Superstar: Tatum’s Journey
Tatum’s journey in the NBA is a wild ride. Drafted by the Celtics in 2017, he was thrown into a team already in the mix for conference titles. Expectations were sky-high from day one. Remember when the Celtics fell to LeBron’s Cavs in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals during Tatum’s rookie year? He went toe-to-toe with the King himself. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s finally got that championship ring after taking down the Mavericks in five games. I think it’s safe to say he’s silenced the doubters.
The Legacy Talk: Is Tatum the Best Celtic Ever?
Now, here’s where it gets spicy. With Kyrie out of the picture since 2019, Tatum’s been the face of the franchise, and he’s been crushing it. Five All-Star nods, three All-NBA First Team honors, and now a championship under his belt. If the Celtics go back-to-back, we might need to start the conversation about Tatum being the greatest Celtic ever. Yeah, I said it. Move over, Larry Bird and Bill Russell! Tatum’s playoff resume is already stacked, having taken down giants like Giannis, Jimmy Butler, Luka, and Durant. And he’s not even in his prime yet. There will be some uncomfortable conversations to have when Tatum wins his second championship, and Iโm more than happy to kick them off.
What do you think? Is Tatum on his way to becoming the GOAT in Boston?
