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The comp to Tatum is so fascinating to me. 

On one hand, it's a huge compliment, because Tatum is a VERY polished offensive player. On the other hand, I think I'd almost be disappointed if Flagg isn't better than Tatum, honestly. Don't get me wrong, he's got quite a long way to go to even reach the full Tatum arsenal, but...idk, I've just never watched a Celtics game and felt like Tatum was a particularly impactful player. I know the numbers will say he is, and I'm in no way trying to suggest he's not great. I just never thought of him as overtly scary to opponents the way Luka, Jokic, SGA or even Anthony Edwards are, just to name a few. There's just something missing for me. I actually think Flagg could be not as good as Tatum in some ways and somehow still be better at the same time, if that makes any sense (probably doesn't).

Agreed. Jayson Tatum is, to me, the epitome of a “bad” superstar. Sure, it’s better to have him than to have no superstar at all, but I think he’s clearly a tier below the true, top-level superstars. I’d put someone like Donovan Mitchell in a similar category, for example.