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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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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) handles the ball against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) handles the ball against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Add strength

Jayson Tatum has great length, standing at 6’8″ with a 6’11” wingspan. Despite being so tall, he weighs only 205 pounds. When comparing him to elite small forwards in the NBA like LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Carmelo Anthony, Leonard weighs the least at 230 pounds.

Tatum weighs just five pounds more than point guard Russell Westbrook, and he is 15 pounds lighter than guard James Harden, who weighs 220 pounds. Obviously, both Westbrook and Harden would be outmatched physically if they played either of the forward positions.

With Tatum’s lack of lateral quickness and ball-handling abilities, he might fit best at the power forward position. In order to truly excel at the 4, Tatum should put on 10-15 pounds of muscle, specifically to his lower body.

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