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Steve Kerr Crowns Jayson Tatum As One Of The ‘Very Best’ Players In The League: “Rare Combination Of Size, Strength And Skill”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 31, 2022
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The Golden State Warriors romped their way through the Western Conference to return to the NBA Finals after a two-year absence that saw the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks win championships. The Warriors fell short in 2019 due to injuries and are even more motivated to win the title this year than they have been in years prior.

However, the Warriors need to contend with slowing down mercurial Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum down in the Finals. This won’t be easy, something that even Golden State head coach Steve Kerr understands.

After having to gameplan for LeBron James for multiple Finals, Steve Kerr will now face the player that might be the forward of the future in Tatum. That challenge isn’t lost on him, and slowing Tatum down is something Kerr is going to focus on.

Steve Kerr on Jayson Tatum: pic.twitter.com/cFbta0hjsZ

— C.J. Holmes (@HolmesScribe) May 30, 2022

“One of the very best in the league for sure. He can beat you in a lot of different ways and has a combination of size and skill and speed, it is very rare. Obviously, he’s a key guy for them.”

Tatum has been proving a lot of his doubters wrong this season. He made his debut appearance on the All-NBA First Team this season, while also being one of the finalists for MVP. After being crowned the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, Tatum will be a key piece behind how the Warriors gameplan to beat the Celtics. Boston has proven they can have success without Tatum being the one to deliver, but it sure is nicer to have the star be the leader on the court.

The Warriors will have wings like Andrew Wiggins and Otto Porter Jr. take the responsibility on Tatum, with Draymond Green being a key off-ball defensive presence in those situations. If the Warriors can slow Tatum down, that is half the battle won for them and that is something Steve Kerr recognizes. 

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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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