<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a> was very close to an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>Championship last season (2022-2023), but things did not go the way he and the Celtics expected. But life goes on and in the current 2023-2024 season Jayson is breaking records to put himself on par with big franchise names like Larry Bird.



In his first three seasons with the Celtics, Tatum has averaged 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.23 assists per game. He has been named to the All-NBA Third Team once and has been selected to the All-Star Game four times. Tatum has also led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Celtics </a>to the playoffs in each of his six seasons.



Tatum is already a different man, in the three most recent seasons (2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023), he has been averaging 27.8 points, 4.43 assists per game and 8.06 rebounds per game.



<h2>Tatum’s record that puts him behind Larry Bird</h2>



According to NBA History (@nbahistory), Jayson Tatum recently passed Tom Heinsohn as the second Celtics player in franchise history with the most games with 40+ points and 10+ rebounds. Tatum has a total of 8 games with that combination and now he is behind Larry Bird who has 29 games.



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In the 2022-23 season, Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. He was named to the NBA All-Star Game MVP and was selected to the All-Star Game for the fourth time. Tatum also led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the Miami Heat in seven games.



Bird’s impact on the Celtics was immeasurable. He helped to revive the franchise and led them to three NBA championships. He was also a great role model for young players, and he helped to make the Celtics one of the most popular teams in the NBA.



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Bird retired from the NBA in 1992 due to back injuries. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. Bird is one of the most popular and beloved players in NBA history. He was a great player and a great ambassador for the game. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest Celtics of all time.



<h2>Does Larry Bird have a son playing in the NBA?</h2>



No, Larry Bird does not have a son playing in the NBA. He has three children: Mariah Bird, Connor Bird, and Corrie Bird. Mariah and Connor are both adopted, and Corrie is the only biological child. Connor Bird is not currently playing in the NBA.



<h2>Will Jayson Tatum ever win an NBA title with the Celtics?</h2>



While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty, there are several factors that suggest that Jayson Tatum has a strong chance of winning an NBA title with the Celtics. Tatum is a generational talent who is already one of the best players in the NBA. He is a skilled scorer, rebounder, and passer, and he has the potential to be one of the greatest players of all time.


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NBA: Jayson Tatum is now behind Larry Bird in a franchise record

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The Bo<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ston Celtics</a> lost a crucial piece when they traded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcus-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marcus Smart</a> to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kristaps Porzingis.</a> Besides the obvious impact, it could have a bit of a ripple effect on the team.



The latest reports state that Malcolm Brogdon isn’t exactly happy to see that his name popped out in trade rumors, and he hasn’t let go of that. On top of that, there’s a glaring need for depth at the point guard position.



That’s why, according to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> insider Ramona Shelbourne, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff has decided to roll with Jayson Tatum at the point guard a lot more next season.



<h2>Celtics To Use Jayson Tatum At Point Guard</h2>



“Jayson Tatum is going to spend a lot of time at point guard,” Shelbourne reported. “When he was out here in Los Angeles, that was one of the things that he worked on. That’s frankly what he did quite a bit in the playoffs is initiate the offense. I think he plays even more of that role going forward this season.”



Tatum is a better passer and playmaker than people give him credit for, but that’s not exactly his biggest strength, and using him a lot in that spot could be a disservice to his game.


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Perhaps the Celtics would be better off trying to acquire more playmakers in the trade market and let their best player do what he does best, which is getting buckets in bunches.

Celtics have an unusual plan for Jayson Tatum

Celtics have an unusual plan for Jayson Tatum - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics </a>have made it loud and clear that they fully trust Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to lead them to the promised land, but that hasn’t been the case thus far.



Tatum is a rising star and one of the best young players in the NBA. However, he has a long history of shortcomings in the postseason, and some have questioned his character and leadership.



That’s why he wanted to set the record straight and let it be known that he’s not going to change his personality and be like Kevin Garnett, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a leader in his own way.



<h2>Jayson Tatum Talks About Being A Leader</h2>



“I’m never going to be Kevin Garnett,” Tatum told The Sports Messenger. “As much as people want me to be, that’s not who I am. The way I lead, the public may not ever see what I do.”



“When I need to, I make sure my voice is heard and I do it in my own way. I’m not going to be out there jumping up and down screaming. That’s just not my personality. As much as people want to talk about it and want me to be that, I’m not changing who I am. I lead in my own way. When I talk, everybody in that organization is going to listen. And whatever I say is always for the betterment of the team — and my teammates know that,“ he added.


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So, as much as people want him to be more vocal or show more emotion, that’s simply not going to happen. There are many ways to be a leader, and Tatum has his own.

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Jayson Tatum makes one think clear about his leadership - Bolavip US

For years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> analysts and fans have debated whether the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> can find success with this core of players. Building around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayson Tatum</a> and Jaylen Brown makes sense, but they have yet to win a ring.



They were close two seasons ago, making it to the NBA Finals for the first time in over a decade. Then again, as it has happened every year, they fell short of their goal.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> guard Patrick Beverley believes they will never win a championship together, stating that they’re too similar, and thus, don’t complement each other.



<h2>Patrick Beverley Says Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown Don’t Complement Each Other</h2>



“Too much of the same player, they don’t compliment each other enough,” the controversial guard said in his podcast. “They compliment each other but not enough.”



“I would add a defensive point guard, a three-and-d guy, a shot blocker, or maybe a stretch five. But with Porzingis, they’ll (Celtics) be a lot better,” Beverley added.


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Still, the Celtics don’t seem to have any intention of breaking up their duo, as they just signed Brown to the largest contract extension in NBA history, and Tatum is next in line.

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Celtics will never win a ring with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, says NBA player - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> is full of what-ifs. What if the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> traded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a>? What if Kevin Garnett never left the Minnesota Timberwolves? What if Draymond Green didn’t get suspended?



No franchise has a perfect track record with this kind of thing. That’s why being a GM is so difficult, as every minor — or major — move you make could have huge implications.



That could’ve been the case when Danny Ainge almost convinced the Chicago Bulls to trade Jimmy Butler. However, to get him, he would’ve have to give up the picks that ended up being Jayson Tatum and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaylen Brown.</a>



<h2>Danny Ainge Almost Landed Jimmy Butler</h2>



“Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones I wasn’t able to make,” Ainge said on the Knuckleheads podcast. “You know like I was trying to get Jimmy Butler from Chicago when I was in Boston, but they wanted a lot. And so we didn’t do it.“



“It ended up, it would’ve been Jaylen and Jayson — Both those draft picks that we got Jaylen and Jayson with,” Ainge explained. “So, that was one where I loved Jimmy and was trying to get him. That was probably one.”


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As great as Butler is, I believe most Celtics fans would rather get two young stars instead of just one. At the end of the day, time proved Ainge was right to kill this deal.

The trade that almost sent Jimmy Butler to the Boston Celtics

The trade that almost sent Jimmy Butler to the Boston Celtics - Bolavip US

Load management has become a major issue in today’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. The players take games off to restore their bodies, and while it makes sense to some, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayson Tatum </a>doesn’t feel that way.



Tatum, like great players such as Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan,don’t believe in load management. They don’t want to take a single play off, as they know the fans are there to watch them play.



That became evident in a now-viral video showing the Celtics star trying to motivate some young hoopers in attendance at a camp, letting them know that they must ever take a game for granted.



<h2>Jayson Tatum Goes Viral With Inspirational Speech</h2>



“I don’t decide, ‘We playing the Hornets tonight, I’m a chill.’ I only get to go to Charlotte two times a year. Somebody paid they money to come watch me play,” Tatum said.



“Like, not trying to be arrogant, there’s a bunch of kids in there in my shoes and my jersey,” added Tatum. “Just because we playing Charlotte on NBA League Pass on a Monday and ain’t nobody f*g watching, I’m like ‘Oh, I’m chilling tonight.’ That’s not what the great players, the best players do.”



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Unfortunately, not many players feel like Tatum today. They rather sit a couple of games out and play for a little longer, as if the dozens of millions they make weren’t incentive enough to be on the floor.

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Jayson Tatum slams load management in inspirational speech - Bolavip US

Jayson Tatum slams load management in inspirational speech

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> are looking to have one of the most powerful bench rotations in the upcoming 2023-2024 season. So far, they have made the right moves by signing players who are on the same level as Pritchard, Brown, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a>, and other top players.



However, the bench is only one part of the equation. The key for the Boston Celtics to make it back to the postseason is having a perfect match between their starters and bench depth during rotations.


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The franchise recently added Jay Scrubb as a sign that they want a strong bench that can keep the score up while starters like Jayson Tatum rest, plus they need <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis">Porzingis</a> to adapt quickly, and he is likely to be benched during some games.



<h2>Who is the canadian guard that the Celtics recently signed?</h2>



The Boston Celtics announced via Twitter that they have officially signed Dalano Banton to play with the franchise for two seasons through 2025. His contract is fully guaranteed for $4,216,676, with an annual salary of $2,108,338 (according to Spotrac).



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He previously played with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors">Toronto Raptors</a> and their G League affiliate Raptors 905 from 2021 to 2023. Banton is 23 years old, 6’7″ (2.01m), and 204 lbs (93kg). He is a perfect addition to the Celtics bench.

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NBA: Boston Celtics sign Canadian guard to help Pritchard, Brown and Tatum - Bolavip US

NBA: Boston Celtics sign Canadian guard to help Pritchard, Brown and Tatum

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> had a strong 2022-2023 season, coming within two wins of defeating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. However, Jayson Tatum was exhausted after a few big games, and Kristaps Porzingis was not yet part of the franchise.



However, the starters can’t do all the work and the Celtics know that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a> will need help during the 2023-2024 season where they will start the year as contenders and the Celtics will likely make it all the way to the postseason.


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The Celtics know that Tatum will need help in the 2023-2024 season, and they are looking to add more talent to the roster. Porzingis is one of the new players who could give the Celtics more scoring and rebounding in the regular season. If he stays healthy, the Celtics could be even better than last season.



<h2>Who is the guard that was recently signed by the Boston Celtics?</h2>



According to the Boston Celtics twitter account (@celtics), they recently signed guard Jay Scrubb to a two-way contract. Scrubb had an excellent season with the Maine Celtics, the Celtics’ G League affiliate. He is a talented scorer who could provide some depth for the Celtics in the regular season. In 2024 he could have a salary of around $2m+ per season.



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Two-way contracts are designed for players who are still developing their talent. Scrubb will be able to split his time between the Celtics and the Maine Celtics during the 2023-2024 season. This will give him the opportunity to get playing time in both the NBA and the G League.


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NBA: Boston Celtics sign guard to pair with Tatum, Porzingis

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> further than predicted in the 2023 NBA playoffs, but in the end, it looked like he needed another star by his side to win the championship. Therefore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has been heavily linked with a move to South Florida.



Now that the guard has reportedly let the Portland Trail Blazers know that he wants out, those rumors are making even more headlines. However, it doesn’t look that easy.



Not only because Miami may not have what Portland wants in return, but also because other teams seem to be strongly interested in seizing this opportunity. In fact, an All-Star is apparently making an effort to team up with Lillard.



<h2>Rumor: Jayson Tatum recruiting Damian Lillard for the Celtics</h2>



“On NBA Today, Marc Spears of ESPN and Andscape shared he’s heard Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to join the Celtics,” Bobby Krivitzki of Sports Illustrated wrote.



Lillard would definitely take an already star-studded Boston Celtics to the next level. The team has just surrendered Marcus Smart to pair Kristaps Porzingis with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.


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Getting Dame won’t come cheap for any team, so it remains to be seen whether Boston is actually willing to meet the Blazers’ demands. However, landing Lillard would not only benefit them on the court but would also leave a Conference rival without their top target.

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NBA Rumors: An All-Star could prevent Damian Lillard from joining Jimmy Butler's Heat

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> have once again proven to be one of the most dangerous teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, but they still have work to do to get where they want. This year, it looked like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown">Jaylen Brown</a> could have used more help.



Both of them have blossomed into stars before their eyes, and even though they couldn’t deliver a championship yet, they seem to be in the right direction. However, that doesn’t mean Boston should leave everything as it is right now.



This team can still improve, the Celtics can certainly try and make moves to upgrade the roster. According to Shams Charania, they are working on a three-team trade to land Kristaps Porzingis.



<h2>Report: Celtics in talks to pair Kristaps Porzingis with Tatum, Brown</h2>



“Sources: Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36M player option,” Shams wrote on Twitter.


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Porzingis would definitely be an interesting addition for the Celtics. Besides, they wouldn’t be giving up that much in return. After all, the last two seasons suggest Boston needs to make adjustments if it wants to get the job done.

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NBA Rumors: Celtics already working to help Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown with another All-Star

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Boston Celtics</a> are getting run out of the court. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> coach Erik Spoelstra has drawn circles around Joe Mazzulla, and his team is one win away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals.



The Celtics’ lineup shakeup only made things worse for the reigning Eastern Conference champions. Jimmy Butler and company are dominating on both ends of the floor, and it’s getting ugly to watch.



That’s why Jaylen Brown and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayson Tatum</a> got brutally honest after yet another huge letdown, admitting that they’re embarrassed and need to show some pride in this series.



<h2>Jaylen Brown Admits Celtics Are Embarrassed </h2>



“I don’t even know where to start. It’s an obvious letdown,” Brown said. “I feel like we let our fan base, organization down, let ourselves down. It was a collective. We can point fingers, but in reality, it’s just embarrassing.”



“We’ve just got to come out fighting and play basketball,” Brown continued. “I think both of these two games [the Heat] have been able to come out on top, but who is to say we can’t come out on top in the next two games? We just got to come ready to play basketball. We can’t lose our confidence. It’s the first to four. It should make for a better story.”



<h2>Jayson Tatum Says Celtics Need To Show Some Pride</h2>



“Yeah, I think it’s just tough as it is, as tonight was we just got to try to move on,” Tatum said. “Prepare. Get ready. Practice. Film and stuff for tomorrow. Obviously, we’re in a tough position, but we’ve got to have some pride and bounce back and just be better come Tuesday.”






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The Celtics were the oddsmakers’ favorites to make the NBA Finals out of the East, but that’s just unlikely to happen now. No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit, and the Heat are playing championship-caliber basketball right now.

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'Embarrassed' Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum get real on Boston's playoff meltdown - Bolavip US

'Embarrassed' Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum get real on Boston's playoff meltdown

The attention in this part of the season points to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 NBA Playoffs</a>. There are great matchups in the semifinals on both Conferences, but the last individual awards were given recently with the confirmation of the All-NBA First Team.
This is a team made with the best players of the regular season. Last week <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Joel-Embiid-blames-the-NBA-and-MVP-trophy-for-playoff-struggles-20230508-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Embiid</a> received the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-MVP-2022-2023-How-many-votes-did-LeBron-James-receive-20230503-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-2023 NBA MVP award</a>, so this was the recognition missing. As it always happens, some fans will disagree with the choices no matter who is picked. 
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Embiid continues showing he is at the top of his game right now with what he is doing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/philadelphia-76ers-t102083" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a>. He was one of the selections, although the stars that joined the former third overall pick have nothing to envy him.
<h2>Embiid, Antetokounmpo lead the first team</h2>
There was only one unanimous selection in the 2023 All-NBA First Team, but it wasn’t the reigning MVP Embiid. The only player to get that added honor was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Giannis-Antetokounmpo-could-force-the-Bucks-to-part-ways-with-a-key-piece-20230428-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> of the Milwaukee Bucks. This was the fifth consecutive year that Antetokounmpo makes the first team thanks to the 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists he averaged.
The full team also includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kristaps-Porzingis-makes-bold-admission-about-playing-with-Luka-Doncic-20230509-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Doncic</a> despite the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Mavs-could-trade-for-a-star-big-if-Kyrie-Irving-stays-with-Luka-Doncic-20230414-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> had an awful season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a surprisingly good year for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the always consistent Jayson Tatum of the Celtics. It’s a great team, although there are high-profile names that aren’t in it.
<h3>All-NBA First Team 2022-2023</h3>
G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder F Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics F Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks C Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
<h2>All-NBA First Team 2023: Who were the biggest snubs?</h2>
5- Ja Morant – Memphis Grizzlies
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morant</a> had a very wild season for a lot of reasons. Considering the Grizzlies finished second in the Western Conference, it’s strange to not see him here being the best player on the team. Injuries played a huge role, but there is no doubt his off-the-court issues went against him. The most curious thing around his absence is that he didn’t even make the All-NBA Third Team.
4- Jimmy Butler – Miami Heat
Anyone watching the playoffs might think that it is a mistake, although the regular season is the only thing that matters in this list. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Heat-legend-explains-Jimmy-Butlers-true-impact-on-the-teams-culture-20230504-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Butler</a> has been impressive in the first round when the eight-seeded Miami eliminated the top seed Milwaukee, but he couldn’t play at his best consistency before the postseason. He was at least part of the All-NBA Second Team.
3- LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers
James has been named to an All-NBA Team for the 19th consecutive year. However, this time he was selected for the third roster. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-could-break-an-unbelievable-NBA-record-in-Lakers-vs-Warriors-20230502-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> has the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>as a real title contender, although the team wasn’t very good in the first half of the season. He was only able to play in 55 games, so that’s the explanation around his absence.
2- Steph Curry – Golden State Warriors
Curry also missed a lot of games this season, totaling just 56. The two-time NBA MVP ended up being part of the All-NBA Second Team averaging of 29.4 points. He is the player that give the Warriors hope they can win any match they play, but missing 26 games was probably what took him out of the main team. Despite Gilgeous-Alexander had his best year, it is still rare to place him ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State</a>’s star.
1- Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets
Jokic is the biggest snub without any doubt. The only reason to not have the Serbian in the first team is that there is just one center in it. Embiid was the NBA MVP, so he deserved his spot. Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver</a>‘s player finished right behind him in that race. He was in the All-NBA Second Team even though he averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA’s</a> Most Valuable Player Award has often been a subject of controversy. Some believe if they were to reward the best player, then <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> should’ve won at least ten each, and it would be hard to agree with that.
There’s no consensus about what being the MVP truly means. And media voters are often narrative-based, which leads them to make emotional decisions rather than taking a look at the whole picture.
This year’s winner was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Embiid</a>, and rightfully so. Nonetheless, as much as he deserved it, fans can’t help but feel like some other stars were snubbed this time. Here, we’ll let you know about them.
<h2>NBA: The Biggest MVP Snubs This Season</h2>
<h3>3. Jayson Tatum</h3>
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The Boston Celtics were the most consistent team in the NBA the whole season. They slipped at one point and failed to catch up with the Milwaukee Bucks, but they were still the oddsmakers’ favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of that had to do with Jayson Tatum and his incredible play. The young forward averaged a career-high 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.2 three-pointers on 46.6% from the floor.
<h3>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo</h3>
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The Milwaukee Bucks finished the season with the best record in the league. So, if we were to follow the logic of the MVP being the best player on the best team, then Giannis Antetokounmpo would be the obvious choice.
Once again, the Greek Freak led his team in most major stats, all while being among the league’s leaders on both offense and defense. This time, he averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists on a whopping 55.5% shooting.
<h3>1. Nikola Jokic</h3>
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Nikola Jokic led the MVP race for most of the season. However, it seems like people refused to give him three consecutive awards, even though what he did in the prior years shouldn’t count for this season.
The Denver Nuggets ran away with the best record in the Western Conference, and Jokic led the league in most advanced metrics. He averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 63.2% from the floor, which is absurd even by his standards.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> have once again shown they’re a team made for the playoffs. Only a year ago, they reached the Conference Finals, in which they lost to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a>. This time, it only took them five games to eliminate the #1 seed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> in the first round.
Jimmy Butler had already proved to be born for moments like this, but many were still surprised to see him lead Erik Spoelstra’s men to the next round. After all, this Heat team had barely clinched the #8 seed in the Play-In.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> and company, on the other hand, had made the playoffs in great fashion, securing the first spot in the East with many games to go. For Jayson Tatum, however, this wasn’t an upset.
<h2>Jayson Tatum doesn’t think Miami beating Boston was a shock</h2>
“Just high-level basketball, great individual performances, some great team performances,” Tatum said. “There’s two really good teams with some really good players and great coaches, so it’s just some good basketball to watch both sides.”
“I wouldn’t necessarily call it an upset,” he added. “Miami is a really good team, they have a great coach and obviously got some great players. I guess people didn’t expect them to win, but I wouldn’t call that an upset.”
<h2>Giannis suggests Bucks underestimated Heat</h2>
Tatum has a fair point, because regardless of how they performed throughout the season, the Heat have been dangerous in previous years with a similar roster. After the loss, Giannis admitted Milwaukee may have underestimated Miami.
“I feel like they were playing to beat us, and we were playing to win a championship, which I don’t understand,” Giannis said. “We were just a little ahead of ourselves, to be honest. But at the end of the day, it’s basketball. We have to give them credits.”
 
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The Heat, who will now take on the New York Knicks, have sent a message to the rest of the league, which is that no one should ever write them off. But Tatum seems to be aware of that.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Jayson-Tatum-breaks-the-silence-on-Ime-Udoka-20221214-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-only-15-players-who-could-beat-LeBron-James-all-time-NBA-scoring-record-20230202-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jayson Tatum</a> is coming off one of the most impressive performances in NBA <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/DK-Metcalf-says-NFL-wants-a-drug-test-for-his-NBAs-Celebrity-All-Star-Game-performance-20230220-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All-Star Game</a> history. Even in a dull and non-competitive game, one has to tip his hat off to him.
The game has become heavily criticized for its lack of defense and the players’ inexistent desire to try and make it fun for the fans. But we continue to tune in every year, hoping something amazing will happen.
The NBA’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-All-Star-Weekend-2023-Who-won-the-dunk-contest-20230219-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All-Star</a> Game has been full of epic performances. However, just a handful of players have managed to make history in this game. Here, we’re going to let you know about some of them.
<h2>NBA All-Star: The 3 Craziest All-Star Records</h2>
<h3>3. Most Points Score – 55, Jayson Tatum</h3>
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Jayson Tatum just broke the record for the highest-scoring performance in NBA All-Star Game history. One could argue that it was also the softest ASG of all time due to the lack of defense, but it was impressive nonetheless.
Also, Tatum’s shot was money all night long. He scored 55 points with ten three-pointers, ten rebounds, and six assists. Hedid all that on 71% from the floor, and led his team to a big win as well.
<h3>2. Most Consecutive Selections – 18, Kobe Bryant</h3>
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Many players have made history by logging over a dozen All-Star selections. However, just a handful of them has been able to stand out from the rest of the pack and make it to the big game year in and year out.
Thus far, Kobe Bryant holds the record for the most consecutive All-Star selections, a true testamentto his greatness and how much time he was one of the best, most dominant players in the world.
<h3>1. Most Minutes Per All-Star Game – 31.7, Oscar Robertson</h3>
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NBA players don’t want to play in the All-Star Game anymore; it’s as simple as that. So, this record will never be topped, as there’s no way you’ll see a star out there for more than 30 minutes in a meaningless game.
Back when players actually cared, NBA legend Oscar Robertson set the mark for the most minutes played in a single All-Star Game (42), tied with Bill Russell, Jerry West, and Nate Thurmond.

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