Stephen A Smith SLAMS Jayson Tatum for ‘unacceptable’ performance in playoffs

We all love Jayson Tatum. We all know what a superstar kind of caliber talent he is. No shades there but here’s where the shade comes in, the shade of not meeting, measuring up to expectations… Jayson Tatum is great, he's not good. Those numbers are entirely acceptable for someone who is good. Someone who is great, it is entirely unacceptable. Stephen A. Smith said

As the Celtics faced challenges in the playoffs, the pressure was on Tatum to elevate his game and lead his team to victory. Anything less would be considered unacceptable in the eyes of Celtics fans and analysts like Stephen A. Smith.

Furthermore, Smith’s criticism carried significant weight in Boston, where titles are the ultimate measure of success. Tatum has been expected to rise to the occasion and lead his team to an NBA title, and anything less would be seen as a disappointment.

Kendrick Perkins also slammed Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics were reeling after a disappointing Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the shock loss, analyst and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins held star player Jayson Tatum accountable for his underwhelming postseason performance.

Perkins expressed his frustration and questioned when Tatum would finally step up in crucial moments. Unfortunately, Tatum’s regular season performance had him in the MVP conversation, but he has struggled mightily in the playoffs.

Enough is enough. I'm so over Jayson Tatum. When is he going to arrive? He couldn't wait to get to the postseason. Well, it's here. What are you going to do about it? It's in your hands. Kendrick Perkins said

Furthermore, Tatum’s postseason stats paint a sad picture, as he currently has a career-low 40.7% field goal percentage and a dismal 26.8% three-point shooting percentage. This represents a significant drop from his regular-season shooting accuracy.