Can Jayson Tatum HANDLE the Pressure Coming This Season?

Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay break down some of the biggest questions around the NBA heading into the season, beginning with the Celtics and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum. The guys debate what should be considered a successful season for Boston, whether Tatum needs to take another step as a leader, and how the Celtics’ new-look roster fits together. They also discuss several intriguing moves around the league, including Minnesota’s addition of Jonathan Kuminga and Miami adding Klay Thompson. Plus, the crew examines Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers’ chances of bouncing back, before revisiting Kyrie Irving’s complicated reputation and what his presence could mean for Cooper Flagg and Dallas. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Celtics Expectations & Pressure on Jayson Tatum 3:58 Does Tatum Need a Career Year? 5:17 Tatum’s Leadership & Mike Conley’s Role 7:28 Can the Celtics Be a Top-3 Team in the East? 8:09 Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Celtics Toughness 10:03 Will Tatum Take the Blame if Boston Struggles? 11:47 PrizePicks 12:56 Concerns About Jayson Tatum’s Father 15:25 Minnesota Timberwolves & Anthony Edwards 16:08 Jonathan Kuminga’s Fit in Minnesota 18:18 Why Jeff Doesn’t Trust the Timberwolves 18:57 What Does Klay Thompson Have Left? 20:29 Miami’s Flawed Roster Around Giannis & Bam 22:02 What Moves Should Miami Make Next? 23:56 Tyrese Haliburton & the Pacers 25:05 Does Kyrie Irving Have Anything Left? 26:03 Kyrie’s Reputation & Relationship With Teammates 27:10 Kyrie, Cooper Flagg & Dallas 28:26 Final Thoughts Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices