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Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Celtics’ Jayson Tatum are being treated unfairly by the NBA media, according to Gilbert Arenas.

Gilbert Arenas expressed his frustration with what he perceives as a double standard in the media’s evaluation of Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, both key players for their respective teams, the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. During an episode of his Gil’s Arena Podcast, Arenas criticized the media’s tendency to exaggerate Doncic’s superstar status while overlooking Tatum’s contributions, particularly his defensive efforts.

Arenas argued that Tatum’s young age of 25 makes it challenging for him to be recognized as a superstar, despite his accomplishments, such as reaching the championship at a relatively young age. He contrasted this with the portrayal of Doncic, whom he likened to James Harden, known for his scoring prowess but criticized for his defensive shortcomings.

While acknowledging the criticism of Doncic’s defense, Arenas suggested that comparing him to Harden might be unfair, as it overlooks Doncic’s unique role in the Mavericks’ offense compared to Tatum’s role with the Celtics. He emphasized that Doncic’s offensive responsibilities are greater than Tatum’s, making a direct comparison between the two players less straightforward.

In summary, Arenas highlighted the individual strengths and challenges of both Doncic and Tatum, emphasizing that they are both superstars in their own right, albeit with different playing styles and roles within their teams.