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Jayson Tatum Update

Former Duke star has met, and exceeded expectations

By JD King

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Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on November 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Warriors 92-88.
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

We can’t really say we’re surprised that Jayson Tatum is shooting well but was it surprising to learn that he’s got the best percentage in the NBA?

Yeah, that’s a surprise.

He’s the only guy currently north of 50%, ahead of luminaries like Stephen Curry, Klay Thomas and Kyle Korver.

Not many people expected him to be playing at this level, certainly not Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens. They knew he’d be good but this good? No. He’s racing well ahead of expectations.

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