Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are off to an impressive start in the 2023-24 NBA season. Despite missing key teammates Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis in Wednesday night’s game, Tatum played a crucial role in leading Boston to a notable road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, elevating the Celtics’ record to an impressive 9-3 for the season.

Tatum’s exceptional performance has garnered early-season MVP buzz, with ESPN NBA analyst Jay Williams expressing his praise. “Right now, I think it’s between Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant,” Williams commented on ESPN’s Get Up. ”

Tatum’s game has gone to a different level. He’s doing a lot more pick and rolls, splitting picks and rolls. His game is just coming around… Boston’s the best team in the league right now.”

While Jay Williams omitted reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic from his list, the consensus remains: Jayson Tatum is enjoying a stellar season. Despite offseason acquisitions like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, Tatum’s stats have remained impressive, showcasing evident growth and maturity in his gameplay during the early stages of the season.

While the regular season success is anticipated for the Celtics, the real test lies in replicating this level of achievement during the playoffs for Tatum and his teammates to progress further.