Jayson Tatum made his third overall All-NBA award as he was voted to the First Team for the second straight season.
The Boston Celtics superstar wing combo, including Jaylen Brown, are the only pair of players to be a part of the same franchise and share this notable 2022/23 selection.
What happened?
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have become the first set of Celtics teammates to make All-NBA in the same season since Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in 2008.
They're the first pair of Celtics teammates to make Second Team or better since Larry Bird and Kevin McHale both made the First Team in 1987.
Why it matters for Jayson Tatum
This award means Jayson Tatum is now eligible for a super max contract extension with the Celtics.
NBA analyst Doris Burke said Jaylen Brown has closed the gap between him and Jayson Tatum, with Brown being as impactful as Tatum this campaign.
What comes next?
There's been transfer speculation surrounding Jaylen Brown, with NBA insider Colin Cowherd suggesting the Celtics could make a move to bring in Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins from the Warriors.
Jaylen Brown has had a strong season, earning career highs in points (26.6) on 49.1% efficiency from field goal attempts, rebounds (6.9) and assists (3.5) per contest.
The Celtics will look to build on this success, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge.
And the duo's performance has been recognized by fans and analysts alike, with Taylor Snow tweeting about their achievement.
But the road ahead won't be easy, with the Celtics facing tough competition in the NBA.
So Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will need to continue performing at a high level to lead their team to success.
Jayson Tatum's strong season has been marked by his consistency and skill on the court.
He has been voted to the First Team for the second straight season, a testament to his hard work and dedication.
The Celtics will be looking to secure Jayson Tatum's future with the team, with a super max contract extension on the table.