Jayson Tatum’s rising reputation around the league simmered this week with video footage of Markelle Fultz’ shot release taking priority in the NBA conversation. The negative story had to overtake the positive one of course. The success of the Tatum pick shifted back to make room for screams of a possible bust selection by the 76ers.
Tatum’s London performance, a 16 point, 7-of-13 smooth line, with Fultz still sidelined until he can shoot (per Brett Brown) reinforced the bust discussion. The two teams, now forever linked by flipping the first and third pick in last year’s draft, meet again Thursday night in Boston.