Jayson Tatum scored 33.0 points per game through his first three appearances this season, shooting 54.7% from the field and 48.6% from three. In Washington, he embraced leading the MVP race.

Now, as the Celtics start their current regular season campaign as one of the Association's hottest teams and Tatum's increased efficiency and aggression a major part of why that is the case, even national writers are starting to openly wonder if this is the season Tatum notches that achievement.