In a narrative-driven league defined by its biggest superstars, perhaps no player receives more unnecessary strays than Jayson Tatum. The Celtics' superstar is enjoying perhaps his best season yet for a team currently favored to win a second straight NBA title.

If anyone out there knows about being under-appreciated while building a historic career in Boston, it's Celtics alumni Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

Jayson Tatum is no longer a 19-year-old rising star for the Boston Celtics. As he turns 27 on Monday, Tatum has become a full-fledged superstar for the Celtics and one of the faces of the NBA. There is no singular face of the league right now,

The Boston Celtics are the defending NBA champions. It was one of the easier championships won in recent years because of how quickly they mowed through their opponents. Jayson Tatum is the leader of the team.

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has entered rare NBA history that only LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain are in.

Jayson Tatum has developed into one of the NBA’s premier stars, but he still receives significant criticism. Some fans believe he hasn’t fully stepped up in big moments, while others argue he gets too much hype.