Jayson Tatum shut down a discussion surrouding the Los Angeles Lakers after the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat on Feb. 11

Shannon Sharpe discusses Jayson Tatum's facing disrespect in the NBA while still supporting LeBron James as a top-10 player.

In fact, in just the eighth season of his NBA career, Tatum already has a Hall of Fame worthy resume and the Celtics star will likely continue to add more accolades in the future. Speaking of the future, the Celtics superstar recently shared his honest opinion on how he wants the next generation of ball players to view him.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are the reigning NBA Champions, and in doing so, they officially took back the lead of most titles in the league’s history with 18. The 2024 championship was their first since 2008, and only second since 1985, yet they take over the Los Angeles Lakers, who have 17 and have won titles six times since 2000.

The Boston Celtics are among the NBA’s best teams. Their strong streaks make them top championship contenders. Jayson Tatum, their offensive leader, expressed his desire to inspire others, just as LeBron,

Shannon Sharpe agrees that Jayson Tatum is undervalued but still believes LeBron James is the most disrespected player in the NBA.

The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is ending. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors.

The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire.