NBA 2019-20: Predicting the Eastern Conference All Star starters

#3 Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets

Now that he's finally out of the shadow of the most Kobe-like personality and player in the league in Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum has made the jump in production that many expected him to do following a stellar rookie campaign for the Shamrock Greens in the 2018 playoffs.

Averaging 21.1 points (second in the team), his floor spacing has enabled Kemba to be the primary ballhandler and dictate the Celtics' offense. As a result, the Cs are currently 4th in the Conference.

Losing Gordon Hayward to injury may indeed have been a blessing in disguise for Tatum, who has not let a single opportunity to shine slide away from him. It remains to be seen, however, if his edge in offense compensates for Jimmy Butler's edge in defensive mentality and who of the two will end up starting in the game that matters once more.