Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

High School: Tatum

Tatum was born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, where he was a McDonald’s All-American and a Parade All-American. Jayson was also named the Naismith High School Player of the Year in 2016.

Jayson Tatum’s high school accomplishments:

• McDonald’s All-American (2015)
• Jordan Brand Classic (2015)
• Gatorade National Player of the Year (2015)
• Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2015)
• USA Today All-USA First Team (2015)
• Parade All-American First Team (2015)
• MaxPreps All-American First Team (2015)
• ESPNHS 100 (2015)
• Ranked No. 1 overall recruit in the 2015 class by ESPN, Rivals, Scout, and 247Sports
• Led Chaminade to the 2015 Massachusetts Division 1 state championship
• Averaged 27.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a senior

Tatum was a highly sought-after recruit out of high school. He received offers from several major universities, including Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas.

College: Jayson Tatum

Tatum played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils for one season. He averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Jayson was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team, consensus All-American, and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year. Mr. Tatum led the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Professional

Tatum was selected with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He has been named to the NBA All-Star team three times. Jayson was also named to the All-NBA Third Team once. Tatum was a member of the Celtics team that reached the NBA Finals in 2022.

Here are some of Jayson Tatum’s professional accomplishments:

• NBA Rookie of the Year (2018)
• NBA All-Star (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• NBA All-Star Game starter (2022, 2023)
• NBA All-NBA Third Team (2021)
• NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2022)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)
• NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2018)
• USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup gold medalist (2017)
• USA Basketball Men’s U17 World Cup gold medalist (2016)

Current Status: Tatum’s Triumph and Future

As of 2024, Jayson Tatum has solidified his status as an NBA superstar. He has led the Celtics to an NBA championship, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Tatum’s scoring ability, defensive prowess, and leadership have made him invaluable to the Celtics.

Looking ahead, Tatum’s future seems incredibly bright. At just 26 years old, he has already achieved so much. However, his hunger for success remains insatiable. Undoubtedly, Tatum will continue to push himself and his team to new heights. Stay updated on Tatum’s career on the NBA website.