We do not appreciate star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the way we should. Maybe you, dear reader, do not fit that statement faithfully, but NBA fans and even a fair amount of Celtics fans do not give the St. Louis native the level of respect that he deserves given the resume he has already assembled well ahead of his 30th birthday.

Jayson Tatum is set to play for the Boston Celtics against the Charlotte Hornets after recovering from an ankle injury. The Celtics, who have already secured a playoff spot, will manage player minutes in their remaining regular-season games.

Winning a championship is plenty of fun. Spending the entire next season warding off hungry contenders and upstart teams eager for an upset isn’t as fun. In fact, it can be downright grueling. However,