Evan Turner sees Jayson Tatum leading Celtics to success this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Evan Turner believes Jayson Tatum is primed for a breakout season with the Boston Celtics following Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. On a recent podcast, Turner projected Tatum could average around 30 points per game. He cited improvements in Tatum's all-around game and the added experience of the Celtic roster as key factors for a strong performance. Turner emphasized the strong team culture as a vital element in their potential success. With the season approaching, attention is now on how Tatum and the Celtics will perform amid these changes.
- •Evan Turner predicts Jayson Tatum to average 30 points per game.
- •Turner highlights Celtics' culture and experience as strengths.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer.
- •Turner emphasizes Tatum's all-around game improvement.
- •The Celtics are aiming for over 50 wins this season.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Evan Turner thinks Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics have the 'it' factor this season
""You look at some of these guys they've just got the 'it' factor; they don't lose," said Turner.
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