Former NBA player Michael Beasley has compared Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum to LeBron James, stating that Tatum has the potential to have a long and successful career lasting 20 years, similar to James.
Michael Beasley expects Jayson Tatum to dominate in the league for a long time like LeBron James
“That boy just score too simple.”
(🎥 @theOGsShow / https://t.co/AcZ11n39bf) pic.twitter.com/W9iw64MGlm
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 26, 2024
Tatum is currently averaging impressive numbers, with 27.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game in 67 appearances this season.
Beasley’s comparison includes the possibility of Tatum reaching 30,000 career points, similar to James’ scoring milestone.
The Boston Celtics currently hold the best record in the NBA this season, and Tatum plays a pivotal role in their championship aspirations.
Beasley’s comparison highlights the high expectations and potential trajectory of Tatum’s NBA career, positioning him as a key figure in the league’s future.
At 26 years old, Tatum’s future looks extremely promising, and his performance will be crucial for the Celtics to achieve their championship goals.
While it remains to be seen if Tatum will have the same longevity as James, the praise he has received from a player like Beasley, who has experienced James firsthand, is significant.
Tatum’s development as one of the elite players in the league has allowed the Celtics to build a competitive team around him, making them one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Beasley believes that as long as Tatum stays healthy, he has the potential to play for 20 seasons and put up impressive numbers.
Ultimately, Tatum’s success will be measured not only by his individual accomplishments but also by his ability to win championships and maintain his position in Boston throughout his career.
Fans reacted as follows.
I have to agree. Not dominate but Tatum will be a top 15 player for quite some time tbh
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) March 26, 2024
Tatum will NEVER be Bron 🤣🤣🤣. Dude has had more help on his current team than Bron had on all his OG Cavs teams combined
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) March 26, 2024
No shot “Jayson Tatum” is dominating my association when Luka and Wemby will still be around pic.twitter.com/5tlNplVz7R
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) March 26, 2024
lol what? Tatum has already reached his ceiling. Lebron literally won 4 MVPs without an elite jump shot…then developed an elite jump shot.
— Prime – Enjoyer of #4 (@xPrimeHoops) March 26, 2024
There is no limit to the glaze
— ᵖ⁵ (@PaoloLegacy) March 26, 2024
Wemby is way better than both of them @wemby ❤️❤️❤️🤡
— THE WEMBY FAN 🇫🇷🦒 (@TheWembyFan) March 26, 2024
Crazy that current players, former coaches players, and analysts respect Tatum but fans can’t
— CelticsSpirits (@celtics_spirits) March 26, 2024
I was also expecting him to dominate, too! but yeah, it happens.
— Natalie May (@babenataliemay) March 26, 2024
Y'all think it's that easy to be consistent… Just lol 😂
Y'all will respect lebron and Steph— häbëēbülláh🌚 (@walehustler1) March 26, 2024
It’s not possible
No one like lebron dude— Big Machi🚭 (@Ebukamachala) March 26, 2024
Beasley needs to be drug tested…….he one something illegal
— Cr3ative Madness (@Cr3ativeMadness) March 26, 2024
Michael Beasley expects Jayson Tatum to dominate in the league for a long time like LeBron James
— Mikaela Ross (@MikaelaRossy) March 26, 2024
I’ll never understand why Tatum is always propped up on this pedestal. He’s elite and a top tier player but he’s never been the best in the league on either side of the ball and with the players currently playing he probably won’t be
— well (@loganakers31) March 26, 2024
If he says dominating the league for a long time by just putting up great numbers and not winning chips for most of his time while others have, then that's not dominating the league.
— JFiveKeepHopeAlive😐😑😐 (@JohnnyMyers20) March 26, 2024
Tatum isn’t dominating a damn thing lol. He will be a perennial all star tho
— Blackwithabeard (@Blackwithabeard) March 26, 2024
Bit difficult when SGA is better than him
— Michael D'Alessandro (@mickathunder84) March 26, 2024
Tatum is not like that. Good player, but hell no
— Gary G (@Gary_G18) March 26, 2024
This why u can’t take his goat case serious he obviously burnt out 😭😭
— NoId (@PaintingAFox) March 26, 2024
Dominate the league?! Top 10 is his ceiling.
— Sean Marston (@SeanMarstonn) March 26, 2024
League would be in the worst shape possible if that’s the case
— 2024 has arrived (@brooks_english) March 26, 2024
If he didn’t have to play with a certain teammate and people got to see him play fr he wouldn’t be as hated
— Big slime (@thebradyeighth) March 26, 2024
