Dwyane Wade might not be the first person Boston Celtics fans want to hear from, given his storied battles with the team during his Miami Heat days. However, Wade recently had some positive things to say about Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who is making a comeback after an Achilles tendon injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Reflecting on Tatum's return, Wade noted, "That first game, you just want to see him, see if he's there. And then he gave us the moments where you're like, okay, I think he's there.
He had like 15/12/7. Solid game.
Solid game. First game back."
Wade's comments highlight the anticipation and relief in seeing Tatum perform well after such a significant injury.
Wade also mentioned Tatum's performance in the following game, where he scored 20 points on the road, indicating a promising return to form. But Wade didn't stop there; he also praised Tatum's teammate, Jaylen Brown. "Shout out to Jaylen Brown, though, holding it down," Wade said, recognizing Brown's crucial role in maintaining the team's momentum during Tatum's absence.
The conversation then shifted to the MVP race, with Wade asserting, "He needs to be in conversation. He definitely needs to be."
Wade touched on the often-debated criteria for the MVP award, emphasizing the ambiguity around what "most valuable" truly means. "Because all great players are valuable to their team," he added, highlighting the subjective nature of the MVP discussion.
Wade's insights provide a refreshing perspective on the Celtics' dynamic duo and underscore the broader debate surrounding the MVP award's criteria.