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.

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 ...