General managers Voted for Best Small Forward In NBA

In an exclusive poll conducted among NBA general managers, the Boston Celtics' shining star, Jayson Tatum, has been officially recognized as the league's premier small forward. The results speak for themselves:

Jayson Tatum, Boston – 47%
Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 20%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 13%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 3%
(Comparison: Last year's winner was Kevin Durant with 45%)
Tatum, who featured in 74 games for the Celtics in the previous season, showcased a remarkable performance. He averaged an impressive 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. His shooting percentages were equally astounding, with a field goal rate of 46.6%, a three-point percentage of 35.0%, and an 85.4% free-throw success rate.


At just 25 years old, Tatum boasts an incredible resume. He's earned four All-Star selections and landed on three All-NBA teams during his tenure with the Celtics. With 439 games under his belt, he maintains a career average of 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.


Though the Celtics fell short in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, their consistency in making the playoffs since drafting Tatum as the third overall pick in the 2017 draft is remarkable. The team reached the 2022 NBA Finals but ultimately succumbed to the Golden State Warriors in six hard-fought games.

In an exclusive interview with Jeff Goodman of The Messenger, Tatum openly expressed his affection for playing with the Celtics and his attachment to the city. He admitted that leaving would be "hard."

Tatum's future is bright, with the potential for a $338 million extension on the horizon, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks. Notably, Jaylen Brown recently inked a five-year, $304 million supermax extension with the Celtics this offseason, signaling the franchise's commitment to its star players.

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