Via ClutchPoints: "Jayson Tatum is one of just three players in NBA history to have 13,000 points and 4,000 rebounds before the age of 27. The others: After the game, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic ...

Jayson Tatum (40 pts) and Jaylen Brown (31) lead the way for Boston, Golden State extends its winning streak and what to know for Sunday's 8-game slate.

When it comes to the help they give their team, it's fair to compare star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Or at least that is the position of Celtics teammate Al Horford,

But more basketball for Phoenix also meant more Jokić, as the reigning Kia MVP – who entered OT with 26 pts, 18 reb, and 17 ast – added five more points, three boards and five dimes to seal a thrilling win and stamp an iconic performance. | Recap | Watch The OT Ending

The NBA’s quest for its next torchbearer has been a hot topic for years. With legends LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant inching closer to the twilight of their illustrious careers, there seems to be a new debate every day about who will step into the spotlight as the next face of the league.

With roughly five weeks remaining in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the race for MVP is still up in the air. Barring injury, it's a two-man race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, but there are a lot of interesting debates to be hard for the positioning of players behind them.

Nikola Jokić is the rare star scorer that might actually prefer to be double-teamed. It's part of what makes the Nuggets star one of the greatest offensive players in NBA history. He doesn't want to score 50 points. He wants to scare you into thinking he might because his legendary passing can take over a game when you send too much help his way.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has experienced historic success throughout his career, racking accolades and awards.

The Boston Celtics star is often discounted in discussions about the league’s best young players, so his résumé will have to speak for itself.

Star center Nikola Jokić, who is averaging a triple-double this season, has helped the Denver Nuggets win 18 of their past 23 games.