Jayson Tatum
If Donovan Mitchell were to pair up with Tatum, it’s fair to say that by now, he’d be taking a 1A position. As talented as the dynamic scoring guard is, Tatum is beginning to look like a bonafide MVP candidate.
One aspect of Tatum’s game that’s really improved is his playmaking. In the first round of the 2021-22 playoffs, Tatum is averaging 29.5 points and 7.3 assists per game.
That’s remarkable. Those numbers qualify Tatum as a true point forward. Playing with a wing with that kind of court vision would greatly benefit Mitchell. He’s a solid passer in his own right, but he’s overburdened as a primary playmaker.
Teaming with Tatum would allow Mitchell to focus on scoring. Ultimately, that’s his calling card. Defenses would struggle to contain an attack led by the two young stars.
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Such an attack is probably not in the cards. With the Celtics looking like true contenders, they won’t have the cap space to accommodate a Mitchell trade without parting with a key player. Still, it’s a fun pairing to imagine.
