Jayson Tatum's February Highlights | Kia NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.
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[@ThisChangeIsAwful]

Tatum deserves way more respect for putting up superstar numbers while also playing incredibly good defense.

[@Tatumkobe]

Tatum is mvp

[@owmegwoagm]

"Superstar numbers" 🤣

[@todhysteria]

He definitely does but bcuz he’s not putting up 35 point triple doubles with the L or he’s not scoring 30 ppg with a prime harden whistle for free throws it doesn’t resonate with the casuals. Playing winning basketball while being a two way player isn’t the norm anymore I guess

[@MrNess47]

I swear some analysts forget defense exists lol

[@killpaleface3279]

​@@owmegwoagmu f'ing hater 🤣😂🤣😂

[@LogjammerDbaggagecling-qr5ds]

He doesn't get enough credit for his defense, and his passing has really evolved this year. He's getting other guys involved a lot more.

[@dangerdoom2276]

He's been passing at this caliber for the past 2 seasons, just doesn't get the credit. His shot selection has improved alot this year too

[@mni-avenger4691]

Of course not, if most of his highlights is about how he scores or dunk the ball 😂 blame this type of highlights.

[@arahrosquites4908]

Player of the week JB, Player of the Month JT oh best duo in the league fr

[@user-kz7gv8ht9f]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum been on another level this season.

[@camcam8766]

Love that he is playing more in the post and being strong with the ball, sharing the ball the more too. I like it JT, let’s see if y’all can get over this hump

[@Trivedi_Tuesdays]

Humble superstar that plays defense, tatum is the best american born player right now

[@TRKZay]

It’s between him and Anthony Edwards.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Sure thing! Jayson Tatum has quickly established himself as one of the rising stars in the NBA. He's got a smooth and versatile playing style that makes him a threat on offense. Tatum has a knack for scoring, whether it's from long range, mid-range, or attacking the rim. He's also shown improvement in his playmaking and defensive skills. It's been impressive to see his growth and impact on the Boston Celtics. Tatum's future looks bright, and I'm excited to see how he continues to develop as a player. 🌟🏀

[@isakibrahim8316]

MVP😤

[@userxman1]

not even top 3

[@quanheffy4791]

hell nahh

[@TheRobversion1]

mostly agreed. best player on the best team. winning and defense matters. i still have jokic over him but if there's voter fatigue on jokic, JT is definitely the MVP.

[@billnye8995]

Best player on the best team in the league should mean more than 35 ppg on a sub-par team and JT shows up every night barely misses games he is durable and plays solid defense every night one either the other teams 1 or 2 primary players

[@isakibrahim8316]

@@TheRobversion1 someone who sees it!! Agree joker is nuts and currently only have him above JT with SGA closer third. Denver matchup on Friday is huge and could swing it in Tatum’s favor if we win and he balls out again🙏🏽

[@dadstro]

Best two way player rn, and being able to shine with 3 other superstars on the team is impressive to say the least.

[@JudeGill-tl8po]

I'm gonna pretend you didn't just say Tatum is the best two-way player right now with Giannis in the same conference.

[@killpaleface3279]

​@@JudeGill-tl8poGiannis can't shoot well. Just driving to the hole and bullying to dunk the ball is a real skill. FOH!!!🤣😂🤣😂

[@burnaaszn7681]

@@killpaleface3279 Funny you say that because Giannis shot 42.9% on 3 point shots in February compared to Tatums 35%. Pretty good for someone who can’t shoot🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheRobversion1]

agreed. casuals dont understand that it's harder to put up numbers when you have to share the ball more, have less touches and less time per possession.

[@matthewbergeron8355]

@@burnaaszn7681takes way less 3s and they are always open

[@jubriladeromilehin5263]

Best 2-way player in the NBA right now

[@JudeGill-tl8po]

No, clown. Giannis is. Your statement was plain stupid.

[@os1__]

MVP

[@Joswag]

Most overhated player in the NBA

[@1st_down_prod]

fr

[@GodDid94]

He never talks trash idk why people hate

[@bigoofinthechat5496]

Humble, quiet, respectful family man. No drama. Just straight buckets.

[@Joswag]

@@GodDid94 really don’t know why He’s been amazing, probably the most complete player rn, cool guy, big market and he’s done more in the playoffs than Embiid and even guys like Jokic and Giannis at his age

[@bigoofinthechat5496]

@@GodDid94 He’s been in the play offs too much and spot light too much without a chip. NBA has a ring culture. If you’re an up and coming player you’ll literally get less hate if you miss the play offs every season than if you make the playoffs but lose.

[@Percpicksfr]

Tatum going crazier ea year

[@zlanr.9677]

MVP ☝🏼

[@geomagg8158]

We are witnessing greatness before our very eyes!! Wow!!!

[@christhompson4837]

Easily the best player on head & shoulders the best team in the league. Doesn't put up the Luka/Embid/Jokic numbers but with an all around talented team how could he. This man is the MVP.

[@stephenmwiti3076]

DESERVED!💚🍀

[@killpaleface3279]

Best player in the NBA meaning he plays defense better the others they got ahead of him in the MVP race

[@TheRobversion1]

well-deserved. congrats birthday boy!

[@carolynbarr770]

Congratulations JT 🎉🏀🏀

[@donaldcoleman7295]

Love you NBA

[@tammyalbert4862]

Yes Sir 🎉🎉💚💚☘️☘️

[@rayjoseph3980]

His finishing at the rim & footwork in the post is becoming A1. He’s just entering his prime he’ll probably be better next year then peak till 32 33 he dosent rely on athleticism like a dwade or Westbrook you lose a step even harden. Not quick enough he can’t do what he really do. Tatum will. He’s more like Kobe than all the Stans. Practice. Workout. Never miss games. Go home with his son. Repeat. You won’t catch him at a strip club after blowing a game 7 with 9/10 points. He’s very private. Good kid. & like Brady the advice was don’t get all Hollywood. Not at lest till you’re a champion. Brady never did commercials on a regular till he passed Montana. I think Tatum will get 3 maybe 4 rings. He’s to dominate already.

[@Kcbudden]

Go to go for Jayson Tatum from The Louis Let's Go 314🤟😈

[@jarzztv1649]

MVP.

[@neoshirikyan]

JT=MVP

[@toothbrush1016]

If Jayson Tatum gets a ring, would people finally respect him? Tired of people saying he’s a fraud. Lebron James got his 1st ring at 27 and Curry at 27. Tatum is only 26 chill out

[@Zay0321]

No there just going to say he has a good team lol NBA talks are so toxic

[@BleepyBloopy772]

If he posts up all playoffs Celtics will win it all. Only centers a few power forwards can guard him in the post.

[@508boiii]

Soooo f*ckin glad this manz a #CELTIC dawg , he's literally a cheat code sum nites lol... This gotta be our YR guys , make it count boyz 🤞🏾🍀🏆!¡!

[@JaGra-tm2mw]

Tatum looks like he was built in a lab that wanted to create the perfect prototype for size and length at the wing For a long time after Tatum retires scouts and analysts are going to compare players that are coming into the NBA with prototype measurables to Tatum It's already started for instance a lot of people were comparing Brandon Miller the #2 pick in this year's draft to Tatum because he's 6 8 with a 7ft + wingspan But obviously you can't just have the measurables you have to produce offensively to be compared to tatum in the first place

[@user-hb4jp2mv8i]

Tatum is mvp

[@Doliver0]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@gabagrisagris7637]

KP is player of the year.. But JT is close!! :)

[@illWiII]

Full potential will show once brown gets traded can’t wait!

[@felix3033]

If they win the title this year they won’t trade Brown

[@nicolepierson4416]

He 19 years old

[@thereef4ever]

In the East : Miami Heat is still that team to beat.. their defense scheme is superior . My Celtics need to figure them out more , the Miami games are always challenging and very close while Heat play almost short handed.. this Celtics is hot and all but something is still missing; Miami Heat feels like the archer that will hit Hercules heel , so Celtics needs very solid defensive player (s) from the bench : gotta contain Bayo and Jimmy , and get Herro out of rhythm by any means necessary

[@carriebrown8571]

For every like this comment gets I will do 1 pushup

[@joelalexander4325]

Giannis literally has better stats wtf

[@JaGra-tm2mw]

You box score casuals will never learn.... YOU CAN'T EVALUATE A PLAYERS IMPACT ON WINNING WITHOUT WATCHING AND KNOWING THE DETAILS AND NUANCES OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL GAME!!! Tatum is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT at what the Celtics need him to do which in my opinion makes tatum the most valuable player in the NBA when you have a record like the Celtics do

[@BrayZap]

If JT isnt finally MVP this year the league is racist/bullshit and im never watching NBA ever again

[@quanheffy4791]

NGL for play of the week hell nahhh yannie been goin off all month 46 n 15 jus the other night HELL NAHHHH

[@SwakMiChorizo]

Daaaayum!! Tatum always shows up during regular season games but will he show up during the conference finals or the NBA finals??? 🤷

[@JaGra-tm2mw]

He has a conference finals MVP lol

[@SwakMiChorizo]

@@JaGra-tm2mw but lost to an 8th seed Miami Heat team.

[@JaGra-tm2mw]

@@SwakMiChorizo thats cool Tatum got injured in the first play of game 7 against the heat If that didn't happen the Celtics very likely win that game and go to the finals

[@christiangallietmo4585]

​@@JaGra-tm2mw😂😂 exactly its gunny how pole convenience forget about his injury its just pure hate bc the celtics fleeced everyone when they drafted tatum 3rd overall and everytime jason tatum gets another record everyone just wanna hate and deep insode they think man he shouldve played for us they all salty as fucc lmao

[@JaGra-tm2mw]

@@SwakMiChorizo they were also missing brogdon the last 4 games, brogdon absolutely killing any chance the Celtics had at winning any of the first three games he played so terribly... And then last but not least we had Tatum get injured the first play of game 7

[@omahafold]

Media u.s.of a, want'JT as a Face. 77 2 Tears Above, lnao😂 JT top 75 tho😮

[@kategoried7501]

MVP