NBA 2018-19: 5 Players who should make their All-Star Debut

#4 Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum continuing his progress this year

Jayson Tatum's rookie year was supposed to stay in the shadow of Boston's big summer signing, Gordon Hayward. However, just five minutes into his Celtics' career, Hayward dislocated his ankle and his season was over. Tatum stepped up to the occasion and showed out in an impressive rookie season that earned him a First Team All-Rookie honor.

This season, Tatum picked up where he left off in the previous one, averaging over 16 points and 6 rebounds. He is currently on a 21-game streak of scoring in double figures, failing to score in double figures just three times this season.

Despite not winning Rookie of the Year, Tatum was the highest-ranking rookie in fan voting for the 2018 All-Star Game among East frontcourt players; he even surpassed seasoned veterans like Al Horford and Andre Drummond.

Despite the Celtics having a rocky, inconsistent season, Jayson Tatum refused to have a setback in his progress to being one of the league's next superstars.