Is Jayson Tatum Overlooked as the Face of the NBA? | Big 3 NBA Podcast

On the latest episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, Sherrod Blakely welcomes Clutch Points’ Josue Pavon to talk Celtics, NBA storylines, and the league’s biggest narratives.

They start by discussing Jayson Tatum’s impact, questioning why—despite his elite stats, clean image, and respect from peers—he doesn’t get the same “league love” as other stars in the face-of-the-NBA conversation. With fans making his jersey No. 3 in sales and players consistently ranking him among the best, should Tatum be getting more recognition?

The conversation shifts to Cleveland emerging as a real threat, how the Eastern Conference looks like a two-team race, and the battle brewing in the Western Conference playoffs. They also dive into OKC and Chet Holmgren’s durability, plus an intriguing Luka-LeBron debate to close out the show.

0:00 – Catching up with Josue
2:33 Is Jayson Tatum Overlooked as the Face of the NBA?
4:54 – Tatum’s recognition gap
6:35 – Tatum’s league recognition
9:00 – Tatum’s leadership style
10:42 – Celtics health concerns
14:07 – Celtics playoff concerns
17:42 – Player production expectations
21:02 – Cleveland as contenders
23:40 – Thunder’s recent changes
27:49 – Playoff challenges ahead
29:22 – Finding his stride
32:40 – Respect for LeBron
39:31 – Rivalries