I want Jayson Tatum to take the final shot 99 times out of 100. Last night was the one time I didn’t want him to.
This isn’t me using hindsight or anything like it. It’s been something I’ve been thinking about over the last couple of seasons. Jayson Tatum is one of the best players in the league and should be in the MVP conversation. In crunch time it’s normal to give your best player the ball and let them make something happen. However, this team isn’t like most teams. This team is filled with elite players, five of whom have been voted as an All-Star at some point in their careers.