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Jayson Tatum did not play down his NBA MVP ambitions after delivering a standout performance to guide the Boston Celtics to a 126-120 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
The 24-year-old posted 40 points and eight rebounds in a magnificent solo turn, with a late 12-point combination with Derrick White in the fourth quarter helping his team over the line.
Such rich early term form, to take the Celtics to 3-0 through their first three games of the season following wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat, has already stoked talk of solo accolades for Tatum.
Speaking afterwards, the small forward was quick to caution that the season remains in its infant stages, but acknowledged such an honour is part of why he plays the game.
“I mean, it’s early but [the MVP] has always been a goal of mine,” he stated. “When I was a kid, getting into the NBA wasn’t all I wanted to do.
“I wanted to be a champion, reach all those accolades and accomplishments, and MVP is obviously at the top of that list.”
