3 reasons why Boston Celtics will take down Brooklyn Nets in first round
3 reasons why Boston Celtics will take down Brooklyn Nets in first round: 2. Jayson Tatum’s growing superstardom
Throughout this heavyweight matchup between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, we’re going to see 24-year-old superstar Jayson Tatum at his best. If the Celtics are going to prevail in this series, Tatum’s two-way impact will be the main difference.
31 points, eight assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and one steal on 50.0 percent shooting for Tatum during Game 1. Of course, that included the game-winning bucket as time expired.
JAYSON TATUM FOR THE WIN!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/WUr4UsaURk
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 17, 2022
He’s ready for the spotlight, and it’s time the former third overall pick asserts himself as one of the top players, especially at the wing position, in this talented league. Tatum has had an incredible season on both ends of the floor, but now the three-time All-Star must consistently showcase his abilities in the playoffs.
Tatum averaged a career-high 26.9 points, career-high 4.4 assists, career-high 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game on 45.3 percent shooting and 35.3 percent from beyond the arc during the regular season. It has clearly been a career year that keeps getting better for the ever-growing star.
Now, with playoff basketball in Boston once again, Jayson Tatum has massive responsibilities on both sides of the ball as the main option offensively and with the defensive assignment on Durant. Can he efficiently execute, especially in the clutch, to lead the Celtics past a title-contending Nets team?
With the momentous season that he’s incurred, he’s certainly capable of taking over the spotlight. It also helps Tatum that he’s got an excellent support cast and a dynamic partner in Jaylen Brown to not only get the job done in the first round but to compete for a championship.
As the best player on his team, Jayson Tatum needs to show the world that he can dominate under pressure and consistently rally his team to victory on the brightest stage. The outcome of this series should ride on his shoulders.