Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum Reacts To Making All-Star Starting Lineup

Jayson Tatum's humble reaction to All-Star starter selection.

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The Boston Celtics have been the NBA’s best team all season long, and Jayon Tatum has been their best player for years. So when No. 0 was named as an NBA All-Star starter on Thursday, it came as a shock to nobody.

By all accounts, Tatum was an easy choice for the All-Star game, and he is even building a case for MVP. Averaging 31 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game on 46.8% shooting, the Celtics star has emerged as one of the best players in basketball this season.

After being recognized for his spectacular campaign, Tatum sent a humbling message to the world and his fans as he explained what the moment meant for him.

“Feels great,” Tatum said. “Something I never wanted to get used to or take for granted. Extremely blessed to be in this situation, it’s something I dreamed about as a kid. I’m for sure excited, shoutout to all my teammates, helped me get this. But we gotta get a win tonight.”

Tatum has started in the big game before, but this is his first time getting voted in rather than being a replacement for someone else. And while he wasn’t the leading vote-getter, his popularity and recognition by the fans is proof that his season in Boston has not gone unnoticed.


Are The Celtics The Favorite To Win The NBA Title This Season?

The Cs have the best record in the NBA so far and they don’t look on track to slow down anytime soon. With Tatum, Brown, and an impressive supporting cast, Boston has everything they need to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy this summer.

“Boston’s the best team in basketball,” said Stephen A. Smith. “They can hurt you in a multitude of ways. Right now, I don’t think anybody would argue with the fact that Jayson Tatum is a leading league MVP candidate, he is a superstar. They have the best depth in the NBA, one could argue about Denver as well, but I’m gonna pick the Celtics for the moment. And, not to mention the fact that their defense can turn it up a notch whenever Robert Williams is on the court. Right now, the Boston Celtics are easily the favorites to win it all.”

The job is not finished, of course, but the Celtics are definitely a team to fear as the NBA regular season hits the home stretch. They have been one of the most consistent teams since the very beginning and Tatum has been a huge part of that.

Still, the young star isn’t going to let his latest accolade cloud his focus on the quest for a ring.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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