Despite a lack of explosiveness, Jayson Tatum is …
But simply looking at Tatum's early shooting numbers, including 38. 8% overall and 29. 3% from 3 in the games he's played, doesn't properly measure his potential impact.
While scoring often gets the most attention -- heading into 2025-26, Tatum averaged more than 26 points in five straight seasons -- he has added plenty of value in other areas throughout his career. Despite a lack of explosiveness, Jayson Tatum is averaging a career-high 8. 9 rebounds, which has been critical to an undersized Celtics roster after it lost big men in Porzingis, Horford and Kornet last summer.
Tatum has always been a strong team and help defender and has averaged 1. 1 steals this season. ESPN This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Despite a lack of explosiveness, Jayson Tatum is …