I think Tatum is evolving offensively. This is good, because I didn't think he was last season. Against Dallas, he was taking the right shots despite the misses. Some open jumpers, some drives into the paint, a few post-ups that I really liked, some putback attempts. Only a few contested iso jumpers. This is a very good shot profile despite the results.
I'd like to see him explore that post game more. His footwork and length could play well there. Had a few post-ups against Dallas where he displayed good, decisive moves and got shots right at the rim... that clanked out, because that was the kind of night he was having. But I feel like he'll hit those at a good rate overall.
I feel like he's rushing when he gets into the paint. Shot blockers appear to be in his head a bit, and it's apparent that the game hasn't slowed down for him like it seems to be for Jaylen.
Handle is a big weakness right now. Loose, high, and easily bothered. Prone to getting stripped not just in traffic, but even by his own man. I watched him 'attack' a closeout where his drive was almost cartoonishly wide around the defender to try to avoid getting his pocket picked. Hard to get to the rim when your first step is actually away from the basket.
And I think his handle also negatively influences his vision. I actually think he's a capable passer. He can find teammates and make the right pass when his head is up... and therein lies the problem. He dribbles with his head down too often. A tighter, more confident handle will help unlock a lot of his game, I think.
He's still very much a work in progress. And that's fine... most 21 year olds are. But I feel like he's moving in the right direction now.