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Brad Stevens Impressed With Celtics Rookie Jayson Tatum

Former Duke star has had a great run in summer league play

By JD King

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2017 Las Vegas Summer League - Portland Trail Blazers v Boston Celtics
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Jayson Tatum #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Jayson Tatum has had a monster run in NBA summer league play and has made an impression on Brad Stevens, among others.

Of course it’s summer league and the greats aren’t there. These are rookies and guys trying to improve.

So how might this translate into regular season play? We’ll have to wait and see.

He’s not a perfect player - who is? - but he’s bringing a lot to the table.

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