Fans of the Boston Celtics have something special in star forward Jayson Tatum. The St. Louis native has evolved as a player, no longer hunting for big scoring numbers, and using his potency on that end of the court to draw double- and triple-teams to the benefit of teammates he dimes up on the regular.

Now that he has a championship under his belt, the pursuit of Bird-level production and admiration seems to be driving Tatum this season. “I think since I’ve gotten in the league, just trying to get better every single year,

The Boston Celtics are among the NBA’s best teams. Their strong streaks make them top championship contenders. Jayson Tatum, their offensive leader, expressed his desire to inspire others, just as LeBron,