It’s been no secret that Boston Celtics star small forward Jayson Tatum has been struggling with the after-effects of COVID-19 for much of the season, and has only in recent weeks looked more like the player we saw rise to national prominence with his All-NBA play of the 2019-20 season.
But now the St. Louis native has been pouring in the buckets, erupting into a historic, 53-point outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and rolling through opposing defenses like a hot knife through butter. Speaking to the press after his latest wreaked havoc on the Portland Trail Blazers, Tatum was asked whether he felt 100% yet regarding those lingering effects.
“Close,” he replied. “Very close.”
WATCH: Jayson Tatum scores 32 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists vs. Blazers (4/13) https://t.co/LuZL7zB9Cm
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) April 14, 2021
