The NBA’s quest for its next torchbearer has been a hot topic for years. With legends LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant inching closer to the twilight of their illustrious careers, there seems to be a new debate every day about who will step into the spotlight as the next face of the league.

With Hall of Fame icons like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and others, the St. Louis native is by definition aiming very, very high.

The Boston Celtics star is often discounted in discussions about the league’s best young players, so his résumé will have to speak for itself.