The last two NBA Finals noticeably lacked marquee names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry as younger stars like Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic are starting to exert their dominance and take hold of the league.

Despite facing the No. 1 seed in the conference, the Celtics were viewed as the favorites. RELATED: Colin Cowherd on what Jayson Tatum lacks, gives LeBron James, Michael Jordan examples As expected, the C's showed their talent in the opening quarter and at one point led the game 25-3.

After all, the trio of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are all in the twilight years of their respective careers. At the moment, a couple of players have the accomplishments and the fanbase to fulfill this role in the future and it includes Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has an impressive list of accomplishments at just 26 years old. Winning his first NBA championship last season, Tatum has four All-NBA selections (three-straight first team) and is well on his way to another this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) will look to LeBron James (24.7 points per game, 15th in NBA) when they try to beat Jayson Tatum (26.8, seventh) and the Boston Celtics (40-16) on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at TD Garden.

At the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Domantas Sabonis, and Anthony Edwards lined up for a photo opp during