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In the past several days, a sea of ink has been spilled on whether star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is or should be a top candidate in the race for the NBA’s 2024 Kia Most Valuable Player award. And by extension, where the St. Louis native ought to be ranked compared to his peers in the elite cadre of superstar players in the NBA.
Hosts of the eponymous CLNS Media “Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay” podcast Ryan and Tanguay recently took a look at the biggest stories in the NBA as play resumes after the All Star Break. As Tatum goes on record saying that he believes he is the best player in the game, do the pair agree?
Plus, as the final stretch of the regular season nears, who do the Celtics need to keep their eyes on? Take a look at the clip below to hear their thoughts.
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