CelticsBlog · Sep 30, 2019
Jayson Tatum focused on new on-court approach
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports After Jayson Tatum’s second season with the Boston Celtics last year felt more like a step backward instead of a step forward, Tatum intends to have a new on-court approach for the upcoming season.
Tatum’s mild sophomore slump was mired in his penchant for settling for mid-range jumpers – a low percentage shot in today’s modern NBA focused on layups and 3-pointers.
And that’s exactly where Tatum will turn his attention toward to elevate his game as he shoulders more responsibility in his third year with the Celtics.
“Shoot more threes. Threes and layups and free throws,” Tatum told the assembled media at Celtics Media Day on Monday.