Jayson Tatum Comments on Sacrificing Scoring Opportunities, Having Highest Plus-Minus Rating in NBA

Jayson Tatum is making his case as the most impactful player in the NBA.

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The Boston Celtics currently hold the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. For the 2023-2024 season, Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over 35.9 minutes per game.

Per Inside The Celtics, Tatum is willing to sacrifice his individual scoring for the team’s success.

“We’ve got a really, really good team, and I understand that we’ve got five guys that can average double-figures. So, each night it’ll look a little bit different and that’s alright.”

Teammates Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are also averaging double-digits in points. Tatum alluded to the importance of finding additional ways to impact a game.

“Some nights, other guys might really have it going and we’ve just got to find the balance… it might not be your night offensively tonight, but what else can you do to impact the game?”

This season, Tatum leads the NBA in highest plus-minus rating. The four-time All-Star, however, isn’t too focused on the metric.

“I just try to make good things happen when I’m on the floor and try to impact winning.”

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