So why is Jayson Tatum held to such a high standard on this forum?

[themoneyteam2]

GiannisAnte34 also claims Celtics game was one sided officiating last night which explains why Tatum had 39 on Kawhi’s head.

Ironic talking about officiating as a Giannis fan

[robbie84]

Tatum would be fortunate to end up on the Butler / PG13 tier... right now his projection is rich mans Rudy Gay

Part of being a star is being visible, being on teams that are relevant, having your own brand, etc..

So I ask, your Rudy Gay projection is based on what? You think he’ll never make an all star? Be on awful teams during his prime years where he doesn’t make the playoffs? Please explain...

By that token Robert Horry was a bonafide star. Nobody cares how much money you make on shoe deals; see Rubio for details.

My Rudy Gay projection is based on his impact in the game of basketball. Not how marketable he is for Nike or how historic of a franchise the Celtics are.

Players who do more with less are generally more respected than those who do less with more; see Kyrie Irving for details.

As of May 2019 - Player comparison stats

Rudy Gay - PPG: 15.6, RPG: 5.3, APG: 1.6, SPG: 1.1, BPG: 1.0, TOV: 2.1, MPG: 32.1 MPG

Jayson Tatum - PPG: 14.8, RPG: 5.5, APG: 1.9, SPG: 1.1, BPG: 0.7, TOV: 1.5, MPG: 30.8

they have almost the exact same PER (15.4 Rudy, 15.2 Tatum)

nearly identical rebounding percentages (Rudy: 9.6 TRB%, Tatum 9.7 TRB%), assist percentage (Rudy: 8.8 AST%, Tatum 9.2 AST%), steal percentage (1.8 vs 1.7), block percentage (2.2% vs 2.0%)

Where's this hater gone?
Heelllloooooo?

[Nazrmohamed]

I just like him cause he operates in the Larry Bird, Glenn Rice, Melo space. I know its considered outdated and I don't have time to check the efficiency but in terms of style I enjoy watching him play. That midrange aficionado with a vast array of fakes, spins, jab steps, step back.

Not all of of grew up watching a game where every player drives to the basket or hits a 3. Theres alot more to the game than just that and to me watching a player with a complete offensive game (at least the platform) and his team have success is refreshing for me.