Green strongly supports Tatum’s bid for the MVP award.
The push for Jayson Tatum’s MVP candidacy has gained momentum recently, with support from head coach Joe Mazzulla and Kendrick Perkins.
Now, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is joining the chorus in backing Tatum for the prestigious award. Despite the endorsements, Tatum faces an uphill battle in the MVP race, currently holding the fifth-best odds according to FanDuel Sportsbook, trailing Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, and Antetokounmpo.
Green expressed bewilderment at Tatum’s position, citing the Celtics’ commanding 7.5-game lead in the Eastern Conference.
He believes the goalposts have shifted unfairly for Tatum, possibly due to his past NBA Finals loss. Green contends that Tatum won’t be taken seriously for MVP until he secures a championship, emphasizing the need to acknowledge these facts in the voting process.
Despite Tatum’s consistent top-six finishes in MVP voting over the past two seasons, Green highlights the challenges he faces in securing the individual accolade.