Leading the way is Jayson Tatum, the face of the franchise, who’s now in his eighth season but already feels like a veteran of two decades. That’s a reflection not only of his on-court résumé, but also the heavy playoff workload he's carried since entering the league.

Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn't really have an explanation for why the shots weren't falling, but they did acknowledge the team could have been more aggressive in attacking the basket.

Tatum has developed into one of the most complete and well-rounded players in the NBA. He is a great scorer, but he can also defend, facilitate, and grab rebounds. Furthermore, according to the Celtics' latest announcement, his all-around style of play has reached historic territory.