Kevin Garnett Thinks Jayson Tatum is 'Top Player' in NBA

Kevin Garnett believes Jayson Tatum is having an MVP-caliber season.

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The Boston Celtics are represented by one of the most impactful players in the NBA. Jayson Tatum, the season-leader in plus-minus rating, is averaging 28.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists over 36.2 minutes.

Tatum’s latest endorsement to win the Most Valuable Player award comes from Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. In a recent post on X, Garnett wrote “I got him as the top player, PERIOD… MVP”.

The post is embedded with a clip from Ticket and The Truth, in which Garnett further expresses his support for the St. Louis native.

Ain’t nobody playing at the level @jaytatum0 is on… @paulpierce34 called him best American player, I got him as the top player, PERIOD… MVP 💯https://t.co/0I5hKmMWsD pic.twitter.com/q5s3PcAlOd

— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) November 14, 2023

“Jayson Tatum might be the MVP this year… He’s going to be in that conversation… He’s one of the ones that got that it.”

The Celtics’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center; tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. EST.

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