Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was named an NBA All-Star for a sixth consecutive season on Thursday night, and along with Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Karl-Anthony Towns—was named an Eastern Conference starter.

Jayson Tatum’s standout performances for the Boston Celtics have earned him a spot as a starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but not without some playful banter from Charles Barkley. This Thursday,

Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum has been the center of most Celtics controversy for most of his career, and it doesn’t look like it’ll end anytime soon. Most recently, NBA legend, MVP and analyst Charles Barkley called out Tatum, saying he’s a fine player, but not good enough to represent the stars and stripes at future Olympics.