It’s official folks. In news that isn’t too shocking, Jayson Tatum has been named an All-Star starter.
2023 East All-Star starters:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 27, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
2023 EAST ALL-STAR STARTERS:
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 27, 2023
⭐️ Kyrie Irving
⭐️ Donovan Mitchell
⭐️ Jayson Tatum
⭐️ Kevin Durant
⭐️ Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/EXxOIn1v9g
This marks Tatum’s fourth career appearance in the NBA’s annual All-Star game. It comes as no surprise, as Tatum has been playing at an insane level all season.
.@jaytatum0 reacts to being named an #NBAAllStar starter pic.twitter.com/I91h1tiQgd
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 27, 2023
The Duke product is in the midst of a career defining season. Tatum is averaging 31.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. All three of those stats mark career best numbers for the 24 year old.
Jayson Tatum is a #NBAAllStar starter! pic.twitter.com/ibq4vnTUdY
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 27, 2023
Still can't get over this….Jayson Tatum is HIM pic.twitter.com/jc29jUhmNL
— Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) January 8, 2023
GIANNIS THOUGHT HE COULD STOP JAYSON TATUM 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/1V523pAB71
— 𝙍𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮 ☘️ (@CelticsRiley) December 25, 2022
His high level of play has put him deservedly in MVP conversations. It also helps that the Boston Celtics currently possess an NBA best 35-14 record.
It makes sense for the best player on the best team to earn this spot. Now the Celtics just need to get fellow star Jaylen Brown into the All-Star game as well.
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