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Celtics are making a big bet on Jayson Tatum for their post-Jaylen Brown era
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Jayson Tatum and Brown were the most successful duo in the league over the past decade.
The Celtics are banking on Jayson Tatum regaining his pre-injury formBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRemarkably, Tatum returned to the court less than 10 months after suffering a torn Achilles.
The reality is, though, by trading Brown, Tatum will have to carry a heavier load than he ever has before.
Unsurprisingly, Tatum's rim volume (3.8 rim attempts per game) was a career low, and his 62.3 rim field goal percentage was the lowest since his third season.
Why a higher usage Tatum might workBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNow, here's the positive spin: the Celtics are statistically an unstoppable team when Tatum's usage scales up.