NBA Insider Compares Jayson Tatum To Controversial, Eccentric Hall Of Famer
The insider compared Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum to the eccentric 64-year-old and said JT has 'never feasted on the glass like this.'
NBA Insider Compares Jayson Tatum To Controversial, Eccentric Hall Of Famer originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Following his 24-point, 13-rebound double-double in the Boston Celtics ' loss vs.
the New York Knicks on Thursday night, Jayson Tatum is now averaging an even 10 boards per game. True, Tatum's only played in 16 contests since returning from his Achilles injury in March, but he's also never posted more than 8. 8 rebounds per game.
Senior NBA writer Fred Katz of The Athletic discussed JT's improved rebounding numbers in an article published Friday morning. "Jayson Tatum’s jumper is returning, a horrifying development for the other Eastern Conference contenders. And yet, the missed shots still stand out most.
... Boston looks scary, especially because Tatum actually appears improved at one essential aspect of the game," the Knicks writer said. "Tatum has been one of the NBA’s best-rebounding wings since he became a pro nine years ago but he’s never feasted on the glass like this.