Jayson Tatum’s game has often been compared to Kobe Bryant’s game. Perhaps it was the fact that Jayson Tatum worked out with Kobe Bryant before. But it is undeniable that they both have similar elements in their games. Jayson Tatum is one of the best isolation players in the league, and he has the ability to create his own shot against any defender just like Kobe Bryant.
Recently, Gilbert Arenas has stated that Jayson Tatum’s game will eventually reach Kobe Bryant’s level. This is high praise from a former superstar, and Gilbert Arenas broke down the specifics of what makes Jayson Tatum so great in a recent video.
Gilbert Arenas thinks @jaytatum0 is on a Kobe-like trajectory 👀 ☘️ https://t.co/2ofAGs5sGz pic.twitter.com/Dw3eTHg04k
— Whistle (@WhistleSports) March 20, 2021
Gilbert Arenas states that Jayson Tatum doesn’t do anything he can’t do on the court. Tatum’s game is extremely multifaceted, and there is almost nothing that Jayson Tatum can’t do at a relatively good level. Gilbert Arenas also details the growth of Jayson Tatum and states that Tatum could be dominating the game just like Kobe Bryant in just a few years. Needless to say, Jayson Tatum has all the skills to blossom into a full-fledged superstar like Kobe Bryant.
While Jayson Tatum may take a few years to reach Kobe Bryant’s level, it seems like he is on the right track. Tatum has a good team surrounding him, and it seems like the current roster has a bright future in the years to come. While they don’t look like contenders now, perhaps they could be contenders in the future.
