The Lakers' star is off to a dominant start as the season-long chase for MVP begins. Shaun Powell Anthony Davis (left) and Jayson Tatum are already jostling for position in the Kia MVP chase ...

2. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Season stats: 30.2 ppg, 7 rpg, 4.8 apg His case: He’s giving off vibes of a player on a redemption tour.

We know this much: Tatum is dropping 3-balls at a personal-best pace (4.2 makes on 11.4 attempts per game). He’s spearheading the shot-happy Celtics as his game looks sharp and so does his team.