He looks good and all, but it seems like more of a mindset than actual physical ability. Tatum has always been strong 'enough' to at least attempt to play through contact. In fact - I remember him being more aggressive going to the rim his rookie year - he just chooses to go the Kyrie route and try to get a clean shot attempt off. From Hanlen's recent comments, it sounds like they are really trying to drill a more aggressive downhill mindset into Tatum, so that could be awesome.
Strength is a component of it. Being able to take the hit and power through it. That is why guys like Malone, and LeBron excel at it. Really strong guys can create and hold space through the contact.
But your right, some of it is mental. But strength helps with that too as you have more confidence when stronger. I've played at under 200 in high school and 24O when I left college and those muscles make a huge difference. The weight lifting really helped me and my body took it and I added mass easily. I also did not lose much leaping as a result, cause I worked on my legs at the same time.
