{"id":108038,"date":"2024-11-20T18:33:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=108038"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:33:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:33:05","slug":"jayson-tatum-contending-for-two-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/11\/20\/jayson-tatum-contending-for-two-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Jayson Tatum Is Contending For Not One But Two Awards?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jayson Tatum<\/a> has started the 2024-25 NBA season on fire. After an incredible year of accomplishments, including his first NBA championship<\/a> and a second Olympic gold medal<\/a>, many would have expected him to ease into the new season. However, Tatum has shown no signs of complacency. He\u2019s been playing at an elite level, looking to dominate in every game. Thanks to this relentless drive, Jayson Tatum is in contention for not one but two awards.<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum Is Contending For Not One But Two Awards?<\/h2>\n

Whether fueled by a perceived snub during Team USA\u2019s Olympic run or a desire to claim individual accolades, Tatum\u2019s performance has been extraordinary. Astonishingly, he\u2019s a leading<\/a> candidate for not just the MVP award but also the Clutch Player of the Year<\/a> (CPOY).<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum\u2019s MVP Award Case: Dominance in a Point-Forward Role<\/h3>\n

Tatum<\/a> has elevated his game this season. He\u2019s averaging<\/a> 29.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Both his assists and steals mark career highs, while his true shooting percentage (62.7) has never been better. His ability to score efficiently while creating for others has transformed him into a more complete offensive weapon.<\/p>\n

Right now, Tatum<\/a> leads the league in total points scored through games played on November 19. His consistency and ability to perform against top opponents bolster his MVP case. In a recent statement win, Tatum scored 33 points to lead<\/a> the Celtics<\/a> past the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. He shot 11-for-22 from the field and connected on six of his 10 three-point attempts, further solidifying his MVP credentials.<\/p>\n

With Nikola Joki\u0107<\/a> currently missing games due to personal reasons, Tatum has a real chance to climb atop the Kia MVP Ladder<\/a>. Tatum\u2019s game-winners, like his controversial buzzer-beater against the Toronto Raptors, have kept the Celtics in the spotlight. His leadership and efficiency make him one of the league\u2019s most valuable players so far this season.<\/p>\n