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2021 NBA SEASON PREVIEW

JAYSON TATUM AND THE CELTICS WILL RUN THE EAST

DEYSCHA SMITH, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A 22-YEAR-OLD DESTINED to lead, having reigned supreme since he was only 19. Time Lord says he’s ready to move past his past performances. Fearless point guard is hurt, but his guards (in) waiting for minutes can now fill his place. Winter is, literally, coming.

This is SLAM, not HBO, but stay with me here. If the Celtics stick to the script and deliver the performance of their young careers, the team can rule the East this season. Brad Stevens has the right cast, but he’ll need Jayson Tatum to make an All-Star level sequel, Jaylen Brown to

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