Led by star forward Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have a deep team. Always in the mix for a top-five MVP finish and All-NBA first team spot, Tatum is again in that category this seaso

Jayson Tatum continues to shoulder a heavy amount of criticism, despite proving himself as one of the best players in the world.

Tatum was initially called for the technical foul for a hand slap after being whistled for a foul. Tatum argued that he was more frustrated with his mistake than the call, but the officials didn’t listen. The league reviewed the play and determined that Tatum was simply reacting to his mistake.

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics played the Denver Nuggets in Colorado. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 118-106 victory. He finished with 29 points, fo

The man is a brick house when he attacks the cup, and he is not afraid to sacrifice his body on plays when the competition gets intense as well. He has won at the highest levels by sacrificing his ego and giving the team what it needs from him in ways supposed future faces of the league have rebelled against doing elsewhere.

Mazzulla went on to strongly defend his star player in the same radio interview, calling Tatum “one of the best Celtics of all time” while stressing the need to ignore outsiders’ opinions.

"I think it comes with being one of the best players in the league, and the more you accomplish, the more It gives people opportunity to nitpick at things." Jayson Tatum was asked about his week of online drama and criticism.