Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the best player in the NBA standing at 6-foot-8. Or at least that is the point of view of Bleacher Report league analyst Dan Favale, who named the Celtics forward (who very likely is actually an inch or two taller than his official listed height,

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat to get back on track after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier in the week. In the win, Jayson Tatum recorded 28 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal. As for his star teammate Jaylen Brown, he was inactive against the Heat due to a knee injury.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at the TD Garden on Ma

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared his thoughts on how he saw the Oklahoma City Thunder’s performance in their NBA loss. The Boston Celtics faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial matchup that tested both teams’ mettle.

The trio of Celtics players who were part of this draft class are of course star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, starting point guard Derrick White, and backup Boston big man Luke Kornet. Tatum famously ended up going at No. 3 overall despite the Celtics having the top pick, Boston GM Danny Ainge trading back to get the player he wanted all along.