Boston Celtics: Why Jayson Tatum can lead C’s

The Boston Celtics are going to make it into the playoffs. While a play-in game win doesn’t mean that the C’s are now the favorites to win it all, fans were able to learn something. Jayson Tatum can be the leader that Boston needs.

Tatum dominated in the win over the Wizards. He put up 50 points and eight rebounds and powered the Celtics to a matchup against the Nets. This was another great performance in which was a great season for the young star.

In 2021, Tatum averaged a career-high 26.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a game. Every year Tatum gets better and finds ways to improve his game.

What was so special about Tatum’s performance against Washington, is that he didn’t rely on three-pointers. He attacked the paint and found himself going to the free throw line quite often going 17-17 from the line.

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Now it will take a miraculous effort from Tatum and his teammates in order to get past the Brooklyn Nets. Facing Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving is a challenge for the best teams in the league. If Boston gets past the first round, the postseason will have been a success.

But no matter what happens the future in Boston is bright. Jayson Tatum can lead the C’s to the promised land.

Why Jayson Tatum can lead the Boston Celtics

Tatum’s leadership style has come under fire. Compared to a player like Marcus Smart, Tatum isn’t as fiery when it comes to getting in his teammate’s face or yelling at him like an upset parent.

It seems as though Tatum prefers a much less confrontational approach. He’s naturally a soft-spoken player so it’s not that surprising. Tatum talked about how he acts as a leader prior to the play-in game against the Wizards.

"“I’m sure the people who watch the games and give their opinion on what happens kind of want you to be a certain way and think that if you’re yelling and screaming and stuff like that, that necessarily makes you a leader,” Tatum told reporters.“It works for some guys. I’m certain that we can name plenty of other guys who are special and led their team in a quieter way just because of their demeanor — not necessarily yelling and screaming on the court or in the huddle so everyone can see. It can be in how you play, how you show up every day, pulling guys to the side, which, everybody won’t see that.“I’m certain that people think that since I’m not overly emotional or do things like that, they can kind of question whatever they want to question. But leadership comes in all different types of fashions, and I just do it in my own way.”"

While it might surprise some people (especially in Boston) you don’t have to get in someone’s face in order to prove a point. Sometimes the best leaders are able to get their point across in a more private setting.

There were even rumors of Smart’s antics wearing thin on his teammates. At one point prior to the trade deadline, it seemed like Smart was going to be traded.

Tatum isn’t just a young star. He isn’t great for a young player. Tatum is simply one of the best players in the NBA today. Soon he will be winning MVPs and hopefully getting his first championship.

So Jayson Tatum is well on his way to being an NBA legend. He is more than capable of being a successful leader of the Boston Celtics.