Brad Stevens talks about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching and Tatum’s MVP potential.
In a recent interview, Brad Stevens talked about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching and Jayson Tatum’s MVP potential.
Since returning from the All-Star break, there has been discussion surrounding Jayson Tatum’s MVP credentials. It’s being discussed in the national media. Every big debate broadcast has featured well-liked parts. And on social media, the debate never stops, as one might anticipate.
Brad Stevens discussed his views on Tatum’s MVP potential with Gresh and Fauria of WEEI on Wednesday.
“Since entering the league, Jayson has been an incredible player,” stated Stevens. It goes without saying that you anticipated that he would follow a road of self-improvement because he looks after himself. He follows a schedule. He puts forth a lot of effort in his work. All those kinds of stuff, you know. Any conversation should include him. Hey, there are excellent players around the league. Furthermore, as I mentioned when I cast my vote for All-Star players during my coaching career, winning is what matters most.
Tatum’s all-around skill and team-first mentality, sadly, seem to be a hindrance to his candidacy in a world full of highlight videos and box score analysis. In fact, Draymond Green has even accused the media of shifting the goalposts on the five-time All-Star.
Tatum’s extraordinary success in his brief career has drawn more attention to his work, according to Stevens. The President of Basketball Operations at Boston also believes that Jaylen Brown’s criticism is a part of the same mindset.
There is going to be increased attention due to their extent. There will be an increase in the number of eyes and all that follows. It’s only a portion of it, Stevens added. “Therefore, the reason he is held to a different standard is that he raised the bar.”
Whichever bar you set for Tatum, there’s no doubting that he’s having a fantastic season. Both his playmaking and rebounding have improved significantly. He is now more eager to make contact and attack the rim. He’s.
But if you listen to any of Tatum’s interviews or remarks made during media appearances, you’ll hear that he has remained unwavering in his conviction that the success of the team comes before any individual honors or recognition. His birthday is coming up. Later in his career, he will have plenty opportunity to win such honors. The objective at the moment is to win a championship. Whether we like it or not, a ring is actually going to alter the story that has been told about Tatum.
Stevens is aware of what MVP voting means to supporters. But, at least for this season, he doesn’t think the honor has the same significance within the Celtics organization.
Though not a major talking point within our building, this is a hot topic outside of it. Our entire attention is on merely attempting to improve. Being the final team standing is what we all want. Everyone knows that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I’m assuming that he would be the first to tell you that, for him, winning in June is the most important thing. I don’t pay attention to anything he says in the media.
When you’re at Tatum’s level, leaving a lasting legacy is paramount. Championships are the foundation of legacy. He can start looking to fill in the gaps on his résumé after he gets beyond that obstacle. Thankfully, Tatum
