Through the early stages of the 2023-24 season, the have looked like a well-oiled machine on offense. Jayson Tatum has led the way, but the level with which he’s affected the team is what stands out most.
With Tatum on the floor, the have a 24.6 net rating but a -16.1 net rating with him off. Unfortunately, Tatum’s individual dominance speaks volumes about the rest of the Celtics starting group and, in particular, his long-time co-star Jaylen Brown.
For the past few seasons, Brown has been one of the most criticized players on the Celtics. Despite his huge scoring numbers, All-Star nods, and All-NBA Second Team appearance last year, Brown’s playmaking and turnover struggles have dominated the conversation.