Jayson Tatum is one of the best American-born players in the NBA, but how do people around the league feel about the Boston Celtics star? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps surveyed 20 NBA executives, scouts and coaches about their predictions for this season. He asked participants who they believe is the current best American-born player. Although no one voted for Tatum as the best American player this season, two voters chose him as the best American player in the next five years. If he fully recovers from his Achilles injury, he has no reason not to remain the best American player by 2030.