Can Jayson Tatum elevate his game to MVP level with the Boston Celtics this season?

Could it include a boost to his defensive contributions to help make up for the loss of Marcus Smart? And how about the Celtics’ success during the regular season?

Can All NBA forward Jayson Tatum can elevate his game to a Most Valuable Player level of play with the Boston Celtics this season?

In the wake of a wide-ranging end-of-summer interview between Jeff Goodman and Jayson Tatum, renewed attention is being paid to what the St. Louis native has for expectations heading into the club’s 2023-24 campaign.

With that in mind, what is Tatum’s potential path to MVP consideration? Could it include a boost to his defensive contributions to help make up for the loss of Marcus Smart? And how about the Celtics’ success during the regular season, given the team could have a slow start as all the new additions find their respective roles?

The host of the CLNS Media “Winning Plays” podcast Brian Robb linked up with former co-host and occasional guest Rich Lavine to talk it over on a recent episode.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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