Ranking the 16 Duke basketball players in NBA bubble

Stacking up the 16 Duke basketball products in Orlando: Jayson Tatum

REMAINING CELTICS SCHEDULE:

• July 31: Milwaukee Bucks, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Aug. 2: Portland Trail Blazers, 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Aug. 4: Miami Heat, 6:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Aug. 5: Brooklyn Nets, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
• Aug. 7: Toronto Raptors, 9 p.m. (TNT)
• Aug. 9: Orlando Magic, 5 p.m.
• Aug. 11: Memphis Grizzlies, 6:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Aug. 13: Washington Wizards, TBD

Despite Zion Williamson’s insane potential for stardom, the proven record of Jayson Tatum places this former Duke basketball one-and-done atop this ranking. Three seasons into his NBA career, the No. 3 overall pick in 2017 has already held his own against LeBron James at the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals. Now, the 22-year-old is The Man for the title-contender Boston Celtics, averaging 23.6 points and 7.1 boards while shooting 39.8 percent from deep this season.

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