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[Erik]

With 26 tonight, the inaugural Larry Bird ECF MVP Jayson Tatum passed Kevin Durant and Tony Parker into 3rd on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list for players under the age of 25.

First among players who entered the league at 19 or older.



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Source: Sean Grande

That's a list. The fact that he has a reasonable chance to beat LeBron's run is nuts. I expect Tatum to go crazy in the Finals. 40+ games all over. Finals against the Warriors is the biggest stage.

[Ed Monix]

Most assists in an NBA Finals debut:

13 — Jayson Tatum
12 — John Stockton
12 — Michael Jordan
12 — Isiah Thomas



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Source: StatMuse

[Ed Monix]

Players to lead the NBA Playoffs in both points & assists:

John Havlicek
Jerry West
Allen Iverson
LeBron James
Jayson Tatum

[Roy H.]

Players to lead the NBA Playoffs in both points & assists:

John Havlicek
Jerry West
Allen Iverson
LeBron James
Jayson Tatum

Impressive.  Totals instead of per game, I assume?

[Ed Monix]

Players to lead the NBA Playoffs in both points & assists:

John Havlicek
Jerry West
Allen Iverson
LeBron James
Jayson Tatum

Impressive.  Totals instead of per game, I assume?

You are correct, it’s totals, not per game.

[Moranis]

You know what is amazing, Giannis is still leading in total playoff rebounds, though Al is now 1 rebound behind him.  Guy got eliminated 2 rounds ago and was just so awesome he is still leading (Giannis is also still 7th in points and 9th in assists).'

Tatum has a big enough lead in both points and assists, that he should end up leading in both of those.  I thought it was clear early in the year that Tatum was already better than Pierce, but I don't think there is any doubt now.  Tatum is quite obviously better than Pierce ever was.