Jayson Tatum an "afterthought" in Kia MVP Ladder

Realizing that the Kia MVP Ladder was alphabetically (first letter of last name), the Celtics Jayson Tatum still ended up dead-last (#15). But it is clear that he is not favored to acquire the honor this season.

Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

Offseason additions leave Boston looking primed for legit contention. Tatum enters a critical 2023-24 campaign coming off All-NBA first team honors in each of the last two seasons, after becoming the first Celtics player to average 30 points per game. Tatum opened the season with his 91st career double-double.

But that thinking may be premature. Boston has won both contests thus far, and Tatum seems on a mission. He has added much-needed physicality to his game and fans are see him using his body strength and control to finish at the rim. That is somewhat new. His averages over the two games - and the 2-0 record - are a great start to his quest for MVP and Banner 18.

40.0 MPG - 28.0 PPG - 9.5 RPG - 4.5 APG - 1.5 SPG

Jayson is up against tough competition. It starts with Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. And Luka Doncic and Steph Curry are in the fight. But I have always regarded Jayson Tatum as a "transcendent" NBA player. This could be his season.

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