Tatum is doing things on the court for the Celtics that he has never done before. Jayson Tatum has demonstrated that he is one of the best NBA players.
Since being selected No. 1, the star of the Boston Celtics has done a little bit of everything.3rd overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the team.
After Gordon Hayward sustained a devastating leg injury during his rookie season, he unexpectedly saw an increase in his role. Since then, he has demonstrated that he is capable of leading the Celtics.
Tatum, who is only 24 years old, has blossomed into one of the league’s brightest stars.
If he can keep up his current level of play, he may even stand a chance of winning the Most Valuable Player award at the conclusion of the regular season in 2022-23.
The Celtics’ three-time All-Star has been so impressive for the Celtics throughout his career that he has even attempted a shot from three feet that Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors could not.
Boston defeated the Miami Heat 134-121 on Wednesday night, led by Tatum, who scored 49 points on 8-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Tatum has made a career-high 901 three-pointers since his explosive performance on Wednesday.
StatMuse says that the young Boston star is the only player in NBA history to reach that age before turning 25.
That certainly is a remarkable feat that legends like Curry and Ray Allen, a former Celtics sharpshooter, were unable to achieve.
While it is unknown whether Tatum will ever reach that total, the fact that he has been so consistent throughout his career doesn’t hurt.
Curry and Allen currently lead the NBA in all-time three-point shooting.
The members of the royal family made the decision to attend the Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat basketball game as part of their trip to Boston.
Forward Jaylen Brown was questioned about his experience playing in front of the royals following the Celtics’ victory.
The Celtics player, on the other hand, responded in a rather straightforward manner.
With a 134-121 victory over the Miami Heat in front of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games.
Jayson Tatum had a game-high 11 rebounds and a season-high 49 points, and Jaylen Brown had 26 points.
In their last ten games played at home, the Celtics have not lost.
Catherine and Prince William are in Boston to present Earthshot Prize awards.
In Arizona, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Chicago Bulls 132-113 to win their sixth game in a row.
Deandre Ayton also had a season-best 30 points, and Devin Booker scored a season-high 51.
In another game, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-101, while the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 109-103.
LeBron James scored 31 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Utah Jazz ended a five-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers, who were the Lakers’ city rivals.