I realized something while watching Celtics-Pistons on Thursday night. It’s something I’ve known subconsciously for a while but hadn’t articulated until now.
When Jayson Tatum enters a game, I believe he does so with the mindset that he’s going to take whatever the defense gives him. If he has one guy on him, he's going to score. If the double comes, he’s going to pass. It’s about making the right read and reacting on the fly.
When Jaylen Brown enters a game, I believe he does so with the mindset that he’s either going to be aggressive as a scorer or be aggressive as a passer.