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Doc Rivers Compares Jayson Tatum’s 51-Point Game 7 Performance To 2012 LeBron James: “I’ve Seen One, It Was LeBron.”

Doc Rivers was reminded of LeBron James from 11 years ago while watching Jayson Tatum score 51 points in Game 7.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 15, 2023
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The Philadelphia 76ers were demolished in Game 7 by the Boston Celtics as Jayson Tatum exploded for 51 points in the win.

Tatum is the leading scorer in Game 7 history and this performance made Doc Rivers think of the last time he’s seen a performance of this caliber. Rivers’ was asked about the same and he revealed it was LeBron James in his iconic Game 6 performance against the Celtics in 2012.

“I’ve seen one. It was in this building… it was LeBron. That’s the only time I have seen a performance like that live. I am glad that I haven’t seen many, but I have seen one. Tatum played hard defensively and he didn’t take a lot of bad shots. He got into a good rhythm and played great overall tonight.” 

"I've seen one. It was in this building… it was LeBron."

Doc Rivers on Playoff performances at the level of Jayson Tatum's historic 51-point Game 7.#NBAPlayoffs presented by @GooglePixel_US pic.twitter.com/VM7euzn43V

— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2023

Rivers was coaching Boston in that 2012 series and saw James single-handedly help the Heat win the series en route to their first of two titles in that era. This may end up being the story for Tatum as well, as the Celtics are yet to win a championship since 2008 and have a strong chance at doing so for the first time in the Tatum-Brown era this season.

LeBron had 45 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in his Game 6 performance, blowing the Celtics out 98-79 on the road.


Can Jayson Tatum Lead Boston To The Title?

There have been multiple conversations about who is the star in Boston. Is it Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum? Performances like this prove why it’s Tatum that needs to be star 1A to Brown’s 1B for the team to be successful at a championship level. Tatum not answering the call in the 2022 Finals is what doomed them against the Warriors, something he’ll look to avoid this season.

They have to go through the Miami Heat in the Conference Finals, something that will not be easy. Either way, the Celtics will be favorites to win the series and advance to the Finals. They will hope that they can put it together and actually become champions this season. if Jayson Tatum doesn’t perform at the highest level, they can easily be beaten by teams like the Nuggets or the Lakers.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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