Jayson Tatum Ranked No. 9 in ESPN's Annual NBA Rank List

ESPN placed Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum at No. 9 in its annual NBA Rank top 10 list ahead of the season. The ranking sparked debate among analysts, with many arguing Tatum deserves a higher spot due to his elite two-way versatility, rebounding, and playmaking. Tatum averaged at least 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists per game over the past two seasons, joining elite company alongside Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in that statistical category.