Jayson Tatum's MVP candidacy is under scrutiny after lackluster performances for the Celtics, with experts suggesting his chances are diminishing. Tatum's slow play style and recent poor showings have raised concerns about his MVP prospects.
From @GlobeChadFinn: The Celtics, and Jayson Tatum in particular, have some things to clean up before the playoffs https://t.co/T1DqunkXEh
Jayson Tatum’s MVP candidacy in question after the Celtics post two straight losses https://t.co/KVvMRhNeFE
From last night in Denver: “The MVP campaign for Tatum may not be officially over, but it’s suspended indefinitely.” #Celtics' Jayson Tatum didn't show up vs. the Nuggets: Analysis https://t.co/1eAAj1xWvq via @BostonGlobe
“Jayson Tatum's MVP case is over. It is not happening. This has been a brutal, brutal three days.” - @WindhorstESPN https://t.co/G4Ae74zbSQ
.@stephenasmith says Jayson Tatum's MVP case is in "grave jeopardy" after his performance against Denver 😯 https://t.co/hq8DrbjI8B
Brian Windhorst says that Stephen A. Smith helped shift Jayson Tatum's MVP betting odds, but adds, "You're going to have to take the Michael Malone advice here and take the L. Because Jayson Tatum's MVP case is over. It is not happening. This has been a brutal, brutal three days" https://t.co/TbNAhZ2FqA
From @GwashburnGlobe: The Celtics needed Jayson Tatum to assert himself against the Nuggets. Instead, he went radio silent. https://t.co/Tr6kHRPpjd
When the game is on the line, the Celtics have a tendency to play slowly, get the ball to Jayson Tatum and get out of the way. That's nice in theory, but in reality, it's not working. More on the problem, and some ideas for the solution: https://t.co/gfQQmj7o2N @celticsblog