Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday’s Celtics future in doubt over massive $25,000,000 reason

Jalen Brunson’s latest big test lies with stark Celtics backcourt

First up was Ausar Thompson, one of the top young perimeter defenders in the league. Now it’s Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, arguably the NBA’s premier defensive backcourt.

Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday’s Celtics future in doubt over massive $25,000,000 reason

The Boston Celtics have built a solid foundation for a championship-caliber team through a core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Jayson Tatum remains in Kevin Durant territory for his ceiling

Three seasons ago, I asked the question, "Is Kevin Durant too-high a ceiling projection for Jayson Tatum". Well, comparing the two stars in their 8th seasons (where Tatum now sits), it appears Jayson is still in that territory. Here are their 8th-season stats:Tatum26.8 PPG - 8.7 RPG - 6.0 APG - 1.1 SPG - 0.5 BPG -  .452FG - .343 3s - .814FTDurant25.4 PPG - 6.6 RPG - 4.1 APG - 0.9 SPG - 0.9 BPG - .510FG - .403 3s - .854 FTTatum gets the nod for t…