Can Jayson Tatum emerge as a true frontrunner for the NBA MVP award this season? Over recent seasons, Tatum seems to be a part of the MVP conversation during the season but remains on the outside looking in by the end of the year.

Jayson Tatum is unquestionably one of the best players in the world. The Boston Celtics forward is an elite scorer, playmaker, rebounder, screener and high-level defender. Last season, he helped lead the Celtics to a franchise 18th championship while operating as their star player.

While the 2024-25 NBA regular season is still in its early stages, Jayson Tatum has already made a bold prediction, naming a Boston Celtics teammate as his favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award.