The Boston Celtics are in the aftermath of a humiliating Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, and the analyst community is feeling the same kind of disappointment.The vocal former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins did not hold back when he criticized Jayson Tatum, the standout player for the Celtics, for his unimpressive postseason play.

Perkins said, “Enough is enough,” during a post-game presentation, clearly frustrated. “Jason Tatum is totally over my life. When can we expect him to arrive? The postseason was something he was eager to get to. It’s finally here, though. How are you going to handle that? It is at your disposal.”

Despite being on the verge of MVP talks due to his regular season success, Tatum has disappeared when it counts most. Tatum’s failure to make the basket in Game 2 was apparent. With just 7-17 from the field and 2-5 from beyond the arc, he scored 25 points, but his +/- of -22 indicated that his presence was more harmful than helpful.

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His postseason numbers, which include a career-low 40.7% from the field and a pitiful 26.8% from three, paint an even more dire picture. It’s not just a slump; it’s a freefall from his regular-season shooting accuracy of 47.1% from the field and 37.6% from downtown.

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The heat is on with Game 3 of the series now tied and moving to Cleveland. Perkins went on, sounding a mix of incredulity and rage, “The Celtics led the NBA with a 64-18 record during the regular season, losing just four games at home.” “And this just now? It’s awkward. It’s not about one game, Tatum, so either step up or step back. It concerns an entire season that could be squandered.”

With Cleveland, the Celtics are gearing up for a challenging match, and all eyes will be on Tatum.Can he get back on track, or will his persistent problems ruin Boston’s chances of winning a championship?Time will tell, but for the time being, Perkins’s stern remarks are like a siren call for a celebrity in trouble.