Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.

Fans of the Boston Celtics may have noticed star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum making an appearance on the "Jimmy Kimell" Show this week, and the St. Louis native opened up about the experience after Boston's overtime win vs. the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday (Jan. 22) evening.

LOS ANGELES — Jayson Tatum was named an All-Star starter for the fifth consecutive season on Thursday night ahead of the Celtics matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be the sixth straight overall appearance for the Celtics forward, an impressive feat in his eighth NBA season.

Jayson Tatum is an All-Star starter, getting voted for the honor for the third straight year as it marks his sixth All-Star nod.

Though the Boston Celtics are struggling, Jayson Tatum appears to be a lock to start the NBA All-Star game for a fifth straight year.

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises.

Adam Silver, Mark Tatum, Joe Dumars from the NBA. Plus: Oscar Robertson, Jalen Rose, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, Sabrina Ionescu, Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, Kyler Murray, Travis Scott, A’ja Wilson,

While Tatum’s shooting percentages are down, his 27.4 points per game would be the second-highest of his career over a full season. His 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists would set new highs.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a 2025 NBA All-Star starter for the Western Conference, marking his 11th All-Star selection. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a 2025 NBA All-Star starter for the Western Conference, marking his 3rd All-Star selection.

Lakers star LeBron James and leading vote-getter Giannis Antetokounmpo highlighted the NBA All-Star starters who were unveiled Thursday night.

Once again, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named an All-Star starter. This is the ninth consecutive year Antetokounmpo has been named an All-Start starter and his ninth All-Star game selection overall.