Scottie Pippen: ‘Jayson Tatum Can Be The Best Player On A Title Team’

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The Boston Celtics rebounded quickly from the departure of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Thanks to the brilliance of Danny Ainge and the rest of the front-office, the team, once again, finds themselves as major players in the Eastern Conference.

But do they have enough to win a title as presently constructed?

Some have their doubts, but former Bulls star Scottie Pippen insisted on ESPN’s “The Jump” that with Jayson Tatum as their best player, they have what they need to take a step forward in the East.

Is Tatum already, now, capable of being the best player on a championship team?

“I really do. I think this has been a breakout season for Tatum. He started out this season on a mission to separate himself from the other players who have grown and developed as well and has shown some leadership by becoming an All-Star this season. But his scoring was really starting to peak right there he had, again, separated himself a little bit from the other players to show that he was going to be the go-to guy, the offensive leader for that team. And I think if this team were to make a run, they’d have to rely on Tatum’s ability to carry them offensively.”

This season marked his first time being named an All-Star, averaging 23.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game on 44.8% shooting.

While the Celtics have had a lot of ups and downs all season long, they have a respectable 43-21 record and a 3rd place standing in the East. Tatum is doing his job, but are his teammates going to provide enough support to carry them through the postseason? That much remains to be seen, but there’s no reason not to give them the benefit of the doubt.

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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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