Paul Pearce, a Celtics great, made remarks that caused controversy. Pierce declared categorically,
“As of right now, aside from Curry, Tatum is the best player in the United States, surpassing both James and Durant.”
Pierce: Curry and Tatum are the two best US players right now after Tatum passed Jandoo.
When asked who the best American player in the league is right now, Pierce responded, “Jason Tatum.” You can see how much he’s improved over the last few years—he scored 50 points against Philadelphia in the playoffs and 55 points in the All-Star Game. I also think he passed LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
The only argument is probably Stephen (Curry).
Pierce also said: Jokic is the best player in the NBA right now, but Tatum is actually the best American player in the league, aside from Curry.
Pierce’s comments sparked controversy. Some fans said Tatum was superior to Durant and James, OK he’s a former Celtics player, move on.
Some fans said, I don’t think he’s playing at Curry’s level, and some said, “No.” “Don, I’m not talking about that, he hasn’t surpassed LeBron and KD.”
76ers fans said the 35-year-old Durant is better than Tatum, Embiid is currently the best player in the USA, and James fans are also dissatisfied and published the data for the two players this season: James had an average of 26.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game on a shooting percentage of 67.1%, and Tatum is 8th with an average of 26.9 points.7 rebounds and 4 assists per game with a shooting rate of 62%.
Recently, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce said that current Celtics star Jayson Tatum is the best American player in the NBA championship, surpassing LeBron James, and that Kevin Duran Special is the only contender that has the attention of the entire NBA.
“Right now, Jayson Tatum is the best American in the league… I look around and I think he’s surpassed Kevin Durant, I think he’s surpassed LeBron (James)”
– Pierce via SHOWTIME Basketball Talk.
Now Paul Pierce is doubling down on his skills in this shootout.
The post was in the form of a reply to users.
Of course, Warriors fans might have a problem with Pierce not having Jayson Tatum, who was immediately ahead of Stephen Curry in the rankings, as we saw the two face off in the 2022 NBA Finals and Curry clearly outranked the Warriors star Celtics defeated.
However, it’s no surprise that Pierce, who spent most of his career with the Celtics, sides with Tatum on this issue.
Fans were furious about the comparison:
