Jayson Tatum eclipses Larry Bird, John Havlicek with a scoring stat that may fuel 3-time All-Star’s MVP campaign amidst Celtics’ league-leading status

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are on fire this season. Having lost only 12 times in 41 games, they sit pretty at the top of the Eastern Conference. Tatum’s position, which appears to be reserved for the CS, has a lot to do with it.

Scoring a whopping 1202 points in 40 games (as per Basketball Reference), Tatum has scored more than legendary Celtics players. John Havlicek led this statistic for a considerable number of years until Tatum decided to go supernova.

He even beat Larry Bird, a fellow forward, who did it way back in 1985. JT is now at the top of the pile, breaking a 52-year-old franchise record. He achieved this result by scoring 32 points against the Chicago Bulls, beating them comfortably, 107-99.

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Is Jayson Tatum MVP material?

Currently averaging 30.8 points and 8.1 rebounds, Jayson Tatum is leading the Celtics not only in points scored but also in win share. The Celtics perform arguably better when he is on the floor. “He’s only 19!” jokes may have gotten old, but the performance upgrade Tatum has gotten is there for everyone to see.

Deuce’s father, who has steadily improved his skill level year after year, may have reached his peak. Having a chip on his shoulder seems to have motivated him rather than dragging him down. The finals loss last year was a hard pill to swallow, but he’s back for glory.

In a conference where Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid play, Tatum, the youngest of them all, is showing them who’s the boss. He makes everyone forget what the Celtics went through with Ime Udoka all those months ago.

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How good can the Boston Celtics be?

The Boston Celtics lived a precarious dream last season, only to fall short at the last hurdle. Jayson Tatum tried his best, but Stephen Curry and co. were too much for him to handle. As a first-timer in the NBA finals, Tatum struggled, but he had the confidence to come back again.

And this time, that effort seems to have paid off. Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the Celtics have not only clinched the best record in the division, but they also have the best record of all 30 teams. Losing only 12 times in 41 games, the Cs are placed perfectly to head straight into the playoffs.

Every time you watch the Celtics, you see a team, not just five individuals trying to make something happen. They have set programs, routines, and plays that are executed at the right time. Even in their losses, they looked sturdy, barring a few hiccups.

Robert Williams III, aka the Time Lord, was a sore miss at the start of the season. But they did well, always finishing in the top three. His return coincided with a three-game slump, which the Green and Silver recovered from admirably.

Provided they continue their pace, the Boston Celtics might see banner No. 18 go up this year. The Los Angeles Lakers, who tied them for the most titles in 2020, could be upstaged this year.

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