As the careers of several NBA legends come to a close, there has been speculation about who will become the next face of the league. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics firmly believes that he can assume that role if he can help his team win their 18th championship. And he is not alone in this belief.

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns also shares Tatum’s optimism about the future of the 26-year-old Celtics star. Speaking ahead of their upcoming rematch, Durant expressed his confidence in Tatum’s abilities and sees him as a player who will dominate the league for the next decade or so.

Durant, who is now 35 and has played in nearly 1,000 regular-season games, acknowledges that he is one of the older players in the league. While he can still compete at a high level, Durant recognizes that the younger generation is ready to take over. Despite the Suns’ loss to the Celtics, where Durant scored a season-high 45 points, he believes that Tatum has a bright future ahead of him.

In their previous matchup against the Suns, Tatum recorded an impressive stat line of 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. With the Celtics missing key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, Tatum will need to deliver another outstanding performance in their upcoming game. The Celtics currently hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 51-14 record, while the Suns are sixth in the highly competitive Western Conference with a 38-27 record.

Although the outcome of this game may not directly impact the Celtics’ seeding, a victory over a talented Suns team would send a strong message as the playoffs approach. Both Tatum and Durant are optimistic about the young star’s future and the impact he will make on the league in the years to come.