Tatum is a top five player in the NBA right now.

[KG Living Legend]

 Tatum was the best player in the series. He's better than Embiid. He's top five in scoring in the biggest most competitive games we have.

 Jayson Tatum is a top five player in this year's playoffs to this point. It's not even debatable. It's just facts. He's our best player.

[footey]

No he’s not. Get real.

[Phantom255x]

Well, I think he is ranked #5 of all scorers in this postseason (average PPG), so you got that part right! 

[Erik]

I’m starting to see it. Think about how dominant he is... how likely he is to score if he has the ball in his hands. He’s definitely elite. I think top 30 is his place for now which is nuts. He will be a top 5 player very, very soon.

[vjcsmoke]

That's a bit premature.  I will say that he is the best young player in the playoffs right now.  Yes Donovan Mitchell was impressive, but he couldn't get his team into the conference finals.  Tatum did that.  Tatum's run isn't over yet either.

This could well be known as Tatum's coming out party, especially IF we can knock out the Cavs.  It would be remembered as a legendary series, and Tatum will need to play at an incredibly high level.  I'm sure Stevens is plotting a great master plan right now.  If the Celtics get through to the Finals... well that would be the best coaching job of the past decade!

[Roy H.]

Well, I think he is ranked #5 of all scorers in this postseason (average PPG), so you got that part right! 

http://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?DateTo=05%2F09%2F2018&sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2017-18&SeasonType=Playoffs

Not close to 5th.

[liam]

Who on The Cavs guards Tatum?

[Csfan1984]

His offensive versatility is probably top 5. He still has a long way to go to be true top 5 offensive player. Still needs better ball handling, finishing and getting to the line. He isn't close to a actual top 5 player.

[Erik]

Who on The Cavs guards Tatum?

LeBron.

The question is who guards Brown? If they try to JR Smith it, repeat the Redick abuse.

[kraidstar]

When you factor in his defense and clutch-ness I'd say he's top-20 right now. With top-5 potential.

I see him as being a smaller Tim Duncan. Just rock solid in every way. The kind of guy who always has your team close because his length, coordination, and intelligence impact every play.

The Wing Fundamental.

[Tr1boy]

No he’s not. Get real.

I agree

Not yet

[Tr1boy]

When you factor in his defense and clutch-ness I'd say he's top-20 right now. With top-5 potential.

I see him as being a smaller Tim Duncan. Just rock solid in every way. The kind of guy who always has your team close because his length, coordination, and intelligence impact every play.

The Wing Fundamental.

His defense will get better when he adds 15 pounds of muscle.

[gouki88]

Uh, no

[Beat LA]

Uh, no

Same. Not even close.

[liam]

Who on The Cavs guards Tatum?

LeBron.

The question is who guards Brown? If they try to JR Smith it, repeat the Redick abuse.

The Cavs have one defender and he can't cover everyone.