2019 NBA All-Star Game: Predicting 5 Possible Debutants

#3 Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum was brilliant for Celtics last season

Many experts are still shaking their heads and trying to understand why Jayson Tatum was not selected ahead of Ball and Fultz in the 2017 NBA draft.

Other than Donavan Mitchell, it can be argued that Tatum was the most NBA-ready player from the 2017 class. His step back 3s against the Cavaliers in the Conference finals showcased his Kobe-like mentality; it is no wonder that he idolized Kobe Bryant when he was growing up.

When Kyrie Irving and Hayward come back from their injuries, Tatum might not get the same amount of touches he received last year. However, considering the experience he enjoyed last year, I expect him to continue working on intangible qualities like rebounding and defense-related skills. Also, his continued development during this season will allow Boston to rest easy even if Kyrie and Horford decide to walk away from the team in 2019.

Let us look at some best plays by Tatum in the 2017-18 NBA season.