My research is complete. The verdict is in. We should take Jayson Tatum. Big up to Orlando Celtic again for posting that last article.
The clincher is Tatum projects as a 3/4 while Jackson is the 2/3. The swing scoring forward who can shoot is exactly what we need.
Tatum has a near 9 foot standing reach. 1.5" short of 9'
In comparison Crowder who played 26% of his minutes at OFF has an 8'3" standing reach.
Plus sportscience broke Tatum down and supposedly he has a slightly bigger defensive range than Kawaii. Obviously he didn't project as anywhere near the defender, but what I can confirm is Under the hoop jumping straight up with his size in length is impressive and he can contribute as a weak side shot blocker.
This child is 19 years young, a full year younger than Jackson, and his polish as a 6'8" multi level scorer is very rare. Jab steps, step backs, post moves, ability to attack on the catch, mid range, Automatic from the free throw line. First step quickness combined with his fundamentals makes him a mismatch on most defenders.
He does not compare athletically to Pierce or Carmelo, but to think he was much more polished than Pierce at the same age offensively is exciting. Pierce was 12 ppg 5 RPG as a freshman. Pierce finished as a junior 20 ppg and 7 RPG Tatum was 17 ppg and 7.3 RPG as a freshman.
This goes all the way back to when Tatum was 14 years old playing for Fiba Basketball. Check him out at 17 years old he is still amazingly polished at that age.
The main word I want you to hear is Polished. Jaylen Brown is an uncut diamond with unknown value, he could be the rarest gem or somewhat common.
Tatum comes to the Boston Celtics a perfect cut. If he had Jackson's athleticism he would be the first pick without hesitation. As it stands he will be a 20 ppg scorer in 5 years guaranteed.
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