Jayson Tatum, entering his seventh season with the Celtics, is reviving Boston basketball. The young star can lead the team to Eastern triumph, but fans and players are adjusting to a new lineup. The addition of Kristaps Porzingis and the departure of Marcus Smart and Grant Williams signify a strategic shift after the Eastern Conference Finals defeat.

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Kevin Hart tried to race an NFL running back but ended up wheelchair-bound.Parker Johnson

Though focused on team dynamics and strategies, the debate had its share of humour. Tatum surprised Hart with his kid Deuce’s jersey. The chat went viral as Hart laughed while trying on the jersey, which fit great.

Hart’s Eastern Conference Finals pick

Hart, a longtime Sixers supporter, suggested his team might challenge the Celtics for the championship, especially with James Harden’s situation. Playful but forthright, Tatum asked, “will they?”

Tatum’s media engagements have shown fans the Celtics’ new dynamics and some comedy as they prepare for this season of change and possibility. The Celtics play the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 25th to start their season.