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Boston’s Jayson Tatum comes in NINTH in new analysis of 2024 MVP race

Ahead of the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 campaign, a general consensus emerged that star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum would be in the mix to win the NBA’s 2024 Most Valuable Player award.

Ahead of the Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 campaign, a general consensus emerged that star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum would be in the mix to win the NBA’s 2024 Most Valuable Player award. But in a recent analysis using NBA Math’s Rolling Player Ratings (RPR), the St. Louis native finds himself a lot farther down in the list of MVP contenders than one might think.

Currently, the top candidate for MVP by this analysis is Joel Embiid (18.41 RPR), followed by Nikola Jokic (17.8), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (17.52). After the top three, we have Giannis Antetokounmpo (16.55), and Luka Doncic (16.01) to round out the top five contenders for MVP.

Wondering where Tatum is? Keep going — after Doncic comes a sharp drop-off with Anthony Davis (14.14), Tyrese Halliburton (13.97), and Tyrese Maxey (12.89) to round out the top eight.

The Duke alum finally appears at ninth overall with a 12.8 RPR. After Tatum comes LeBron James with a 12.76 RPR, so at least Tatum is among good company if not where expected earlier in the season.

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Why Boston’s Jayson Tatum is not an MVP candidate so far this season

The absence of the MVP narrative around Tatum this season is not surprising when you factor in shooting, stars, and his slow pace.

In a recent discussion about Jayson Tatum‘s performance with the Boston Celtics this season, the topic of why Tatum might not be a front-runner for the NBA’s 2024 Most Valuable Player candidacy with the Celtics.

Tatum’s play, including his improved strength when driving to the basket, a decline in free throw opportunities, and a focus on quicker decision-making has boosted his game — but in a context with a lot more star power around him. Tatum’s shooting percentages, particularly on pull-up shots, have not been ideal early in the season and this has impacted his overall contribution to the team, as his tendency to play slower than the rest of his team excels at.

The absence of the MVP narrative around Tatum this season is not surprising when you factor in all elements of his current season to date, but is a topic worth exploring in detail.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Beat” podcast recently weighed in on it with guest Steve Bulpett of Heavy; check it out above!

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum talks MVP, Jaylen Brown, legacy in Boston

JT talked about his admiration for teammate Jaylen Brown and his desire to incorporate Brown’s explosiveness into his own game.

In a recent episode of the Bleacher Report “Crawford’s Couch” podcast, star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum talked about his ambition to win the NBA’s 2024 MVP award and the importance of playing at an MVP level. He also talked about his admiration for teammate Jaylen Brown and his desire to incorporate Brown’s explosiveness into his own game.

Tatum shared his pride in representing the iconic Celtics franchise and his experience of working out with Michael Jordan. He also reflected on the disappointment of getting hurt in the 2023 East Finals and the lessons he’s learned from his son, Deuce. Finally, the Duke alum revealed his dream lineup for a pickup game, which includes legends such as Kobe Bryant, His Airness, and Magic Johnson.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what Tatum had to say in his recent chat with NBA legend Jamal Crawford.

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Is Boston’s Jayson Tatum playing like an MVP?

Tatum’s ability to take over games in key moments and consistently deliver in the fourth quarter has people talking about his candidacy for the Association’s 2024 MVP award.

The recent play of Jayson Tatum with the Boston Celtics early in the NBA’s 2023-24 season has sparked discussion about whether he is playing at a level that could have him among the leaders for the league’s 2023-24 Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Tatum’s standout performances, particularly in the fourth quarter of a recent game against the New York Knicks at TD Garden this past Monday, have impressed analysts and fans alike. The St. Louis native scored 17 points in the final period, contributing in a big way to the Celtics’ victory with a final score of 114-98.

Tatum’s ability to take over games in key moments and consistently deliver in the fourth quarter has people talking about his candidacy for the Association’s 2024 MVP award.

The hosts of ESPN’s “NBA Today” show weighed in on Tatum’s play of late; check it out above!

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Is Jayson Tatum an early leader for MVP? Celtics HoFer Kevin Garnett weighs in

One Boston alum on another’s place in the early MVP race.

For the first time in his NBA career, All-NBA Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum found himself one of the top five finishers in the vote for the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2022-23 season. But for a player on the rise and just hitting the stride of his prime years in the league, finishing top five is nice — but not nearly enough.

Now, the St. Louis native is an early leader in the race for the league’s 2024 MVP award, easily in the top three and making a solid case for the top spot in a field still very much wide open for the taking.

On the most recent episode of the Showtime Basketball “KG Certified” podcast, Hall of Fame Boston big man Kevin Garnett weighed in on who he sees in the mix for MVP early this season with guest Toney Squares.

Check it out above!

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Is Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum the leading MVP candidate to start the season?

After kitting 10k career points, JT might be on his way to another major milestone as a potential early-season MVP leader.

In a historic performance, All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum put up 32 points and 11 rebounds while helping to guide the Boston Celtics to a 124-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets on this past Saturday evening — and might be on his way to another major milestone as a potential early-season MVP leader.

Tatum, who reached a major career milestone in epic fashion by scoring his 10,000th career point in the game’s second quarter, later addressed the media about his achievement. At a mere 25 years old, the St. Louis native has etched his name in the Celtics’ record books by becoming the youngest player to attain this illustrious mark in the history of the storied ball club.

CLNS Media reporters Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon had plenty to say about it from the Barclays Center after Boston’s fifth win of the season.

Check it out for yourself in the clip embedded above.

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Can Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell help Jayson Tatum win the NBA’s 2024 MVP?

Tatum can benefit from Cassell’s expertise in mid-post play and playmaking, as well as his considerable leadership experience accrued over his years in the league.

Can new Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell help All-NBA Boston forward Jayson Tatum win the NBA’s 2024 Most Valuable Player award? Cassell’s addition to the Celtics coaching staff has sparked discussions about how he can benefit the St. Louis native’s game, and rightfully so given Cassell’s considerable pedigree as both an assistant and as a player, having won multiple titles in the latter capacity including one with Boston in 2008.

Tatum can benefit from Cassell’s expertise in mid-post play and playmaking, as well as his considerable leadership experience accrued over his years in the league on both sides of the clipboard, and from the swagger he carried himself with as a player just as the Duke alum is poised to be a top MVP candidate on his own.

The hosts of the “True Hoop TV” podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe recently sat down to discuss the potential impact Cassell could have on Tatum’s MVP odds on a recent episode.

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

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WNBA’s Candace Parker has Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum as 2023-24’s MVP

The St. Louis native cracked the top five in 2023 MVP voting last season.

It might be a little bit early in the league calendar to start predicting which players and teams will come home with what hardware for the NBA’s 2023-24 season. To WNBA legend Candace Parker, it’s never too early to call the season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as long as you have enough information on hand to make the call.

And in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s Bobby Krivitsky, the Las Vegas Aces big made it clear she indeed has the info necessary to predict next season’s MVP — and he plays for the Boston Celtics.

“I actually have Jayson Tatum as my MVP this year,” explained Parker. “I think he’s going to come in and make a splash in that way. It’s about time.”

The St. Louis native cracked the top five in 2023 MVP voting last season. He came in just ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous Alexander, and behind (in order) the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Already having pushed his way to the fringe of plausible candidates, it should only take a similarly strong season coupled with some growth to his game to get into the hunt of finishing next season as a true finalist.

Or maybe even a winner.

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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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