Boston Celtics: 3 regular season goals for Jayson Tatum in 2018

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a basket in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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3. Become a leader

The Boston Celtics are not a team that is short on leaders. Al Horford, Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart. I could go on, however, Tatum should be on that list by season’s end. Not necessarily off the court, as he’s still one of the youngest guys on a Boston Celtics team full of experienced veterans.

On the court though, I’d like to see the rising young star take more control. I’d expect this to happen more so with the second unit, but wouldn’t be surprised if he had more of a voice by the postseason.

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Put Jayson Tatum in there against second unit guys and watch him work. He can add a huge boost to the bench if needed.

This will add another dimension to Jayson Tatum’s already dynamic play.

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