What is the secret behind star Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum’s success to start the 2022-23 NBA season? For his entire career in the league previously, the St. Louis native would start the season slowly, then lift his game to a new level near the midpoint of each season. At the end of the 2021-22 regular season, it was clear Tatum had reached a new level yet again, but then lost the ability to remain there through the later rounds of the playoffs.
Now, the Duke alum is already in late-season form and appears capable of willing the team to wins when he chooses to as his offense hits new levels and defensive buy-in creates an impressively complete game.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the hosts of the CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast speculate is driving the Celtics star’s ascension.
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