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.

The topic of the NBA and who the face of the league is has been at the forefront of many this week.  The NBA is in a weird spot in terms of its rating. Nonethel

The NBA’s quest for its next torchbearer has been a hot topic for years. With legends LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant inching closer to the twilight of their illustrious careers, there seems to be a new debate every day about who will step into the spotlight as the next face of the league.

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After all, the trio of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are all in the twilight years of their respective careers. At the moment, a couple of players have the accomplishments and the fanbase to fulfill this role in the future and it includes Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

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.

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.