05-26-2021, 07:55 AM
(05-26-2021, 12:33 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: He's led BOS to the ECF 3 out of the last 4 years before 25.
I don't know how we can say that when BOS has been on the door-step to the finals since 2017 with Tatum at the helm. 3 out of the last 4 ECF featured BOS.
For 23 years old, Tatum is as good as it gets tbh. Unless you compare him to the likes of Luka/Lebron/MJ which ain't fair as those were players dominant at very young age.
That being said, as most young players the jury is still out on him, if he is the real deal or just another Paul George.
First, this is Tatum's 4th season, he had 3 season before that one. So no, he didn't lead them to 3 ECF over the last 4, they were already in ECF before they have drafted him, which puts thing on different context.
He won 5 playoff series before.
2018 against Bucks coached by Joe Prunty, and Sixers who basically was lead by young players and rookies too.
2019 against Indiana with no Oladipo
2020 against dismantled Sixers, and against a starless Raptors.
Still very impressive for a player of his age, but I am also remembering PG leading Pacers to 2 consecutive ECF again, and at the age of 30, you can't say he fulfilled his perceived potential back then.
I would obviously welcome him with an open arms if there is ever a chance to get him.