The Jayson Tatum MVP discussion is rife on social media. The Boston Celtics hold the best record in the NBA. They boast a +7.5 game cushion at the top of the Eastern Conference. To top it all off, Tatum is clearly the best player on the team. Yet, he finds himself fifth in MVP voting.
There’s no denying that some other top-tier stars are enjoying an incredibly productive season. Their averages are higher. Their individual shooting numbers are higher. And they’ve likely had a bigger usage rate throughout the season. Tatum, on the other hand, is sacrificing for the good of the team.