Ahead of the much-anticipated game, the NBA shared a special post on its official X account, spotlighting James and Tatum’s elite company in league history. According to the NBA, James and Tatum are the only two players ever to reach 13,000 points, 4,000 rebounds, and 2,000 assists before turning 27.

So, regarding whether Jayson Tatum is playing tonight vs. the Jazz, the Celtics star will have a chance to suit up. However, Boston should have no issue without him against a Utah team attempting to stack losses as the season winds down.

Celtics champion Paul Pierce agreed with Tatum, and added why he thinks the 26-year-old is underappreciated. “He plays for Boston. It’s just what it is,” Pierce said on “KG Certified." “Even Larry Bird was underappreciated because at one point, he was the best player in the league even though it was always Magic (getting the attention).