Tatum’s isolation usage is cited as part of a broader strategic shift. Boston’s success came from prolific 3-point volume and off-ball movement that created efficient scoring from multiple threats.

Tatum is invoked as a contextual benchmark in the piece, illustrating the level of stardom that rooks aspire to, and informing readers about the injury context (Achilles) that can ripple through fantasy movement during the year.

Tatum’s injury removes the Celtics’ leading scorer and two-way anchor, forcing a reshaped offense centered on Brown. Fantasy impact centers on Brown absorbing volume and late-game usage while the bench and youth provide critical supplementary scoring and defense.

Tatum's height and high-release shot make him difficult to contest, enabling reliable scoring even when defenses focus on him. His growth through off-ball movement and multiple finishing options signals a high fantasy ceiling, with strong true shooting and continued scoring efficiency as defenses adjust.

Tatum’s injury absence and the Celtics’ rotation shifts alter how frontcourt minutes are allocated. Tillman could see more meaningful time if Tatum is limited, but the offense still hinges on scorers who demand attention, shaping Tillman’s ceiling as a defensive and secondary-creation piece.