Jayson Tatum is set to play for the Boston Celtics against the Charlotte Hornets after recovering from an ankle injury. The Celtics, who have already secured a playoff spot, will manage player minutes in their remaining regular-season games.

We do not appreciate star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the way we should. Maybe you, dear reader, do not fit that statement faithfully, but NBA fans and even a fair amount of Celtics fans do not give the St. Louis native the level of respect that he deserves given the resume he has already assembled well ahead of his 30th birthday.

The Boston Celtics are the defending NBA Champions, and look poised for another deep playoff run as the two seed in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics brought