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Boston Celtics: 5 goals for Jayson Tatum’s rookie season

By Tevin Williams

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Jayson Tatum appears to possess all of the tools that can make him a very good NBA player for the Boston Celtics. What are the five goals that he should have for his rookie season?

Lacking a scorer on the wing, the Boston Celtics passed by Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball to select Jayson Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Tatum is a versatile 6’8″ scorer out of Duke. He has a very polished post game in which he can score off a variety of ways including step-backs, spin moves and fade away jumpers.

Tatum also excels at rebounding, he averaged 7.3 rebounds per game in 33.3 minutes for Duke. When sent to the free throw line, he converted on 84.9 percent of his attempts.

Jayson Tatum’s scoring ability and work ethic should take him far in his NBA career. Head coach Brad Stevens explained how excited he was to bring Tatum on board, via A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN New England.

"“He’s a really skilled player, really talented scorer. Great kid, great work ethic. We’re excited to have him aboard.”"

Indeed, Jayson is a very skilled player, and he should only improve as he gains more experience. Like every other draft pick, Tatum has areas in his game that need a little improvement.

Here are the five goals that Jayson Tatum should set for his rookie season.

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