The Miami Heat are back in the conference finals, and they’re facing their old nemesis, the Boston Celtics. Jeff Clark of CelticsBlog was kind enough to answer some of my questions to help you get ready.
DQ: Jayson Tatum has emerged as an All-Star this season. How would you assess his play in the playoffs, and what will the Celtics need from him in the Eastern Conference Finals?
JC: Jayson Tatum is a star, full stop. Not to get super homer fanatical about it, but the guy has all the tools we’ve been looking for since Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett walked out that door.