Can Jayson Tatum emerge as a true frontrunner for the NBA MVP award this season? Over recent seasons, Tatum seems to be a part of the MVP conversation during the season but remains on the outside looking in by the end of the year.

While the 2024-25 NBA regular season is still in its early stages, Jayson Tatum has already made a bold prediction, naming a Boston Celtics teammate as his favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award.

When speaking to the media after the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard's fearlessness and exceptional offensive talent. The All-Star forward also threw his support behind Pritchard's early push for Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.