Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the best US-born player in the NBA right now? With top players like Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antentokounmpo representing countries like Serbia and Greece, respectively, the international delegation has been dominating the league’s elite echelon of players.
But where does Tatum come in vs. peers born inside the US like Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards, Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant, star Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Halliburton, or star Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey? Is he the best player in the league right now among this group?
This was exactly the question debated on a recent episode of the Showtime Basketball “KG Certified” podcast by former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
To hear where Pierce and Garnett came down on this question, check out the clip embedded above.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
