What does Jayson Tatum have tattooed on his back?

Last Modified May 26, 2025 17:53 GMT
Jayson Tatum Back Tattoo
Jayson Tatum during a game for the Boston Celtics

Six-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He was picked third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft and played in the conference finals the same year. Jayson Tatum has led the Boston Celtics to the playoffs in every year he's been in the league, as of May 2025. He is a one-time NBA champion, a six-time NBA All-Star and a one-time NBA All-Star Game MVP. Apart from that, he has been named to the All-NBA Team five times ( 4 times All-NBA first team and 1 time All-NBA third team), as of May 2025.

During his NBA career, Tatum has averaged 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, as of May 2025. During the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Tatum suffered a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. The following day, he underwent surgery and is expected to be out for a long time.

Jayson Tatum Back Tattoo

Tatum has multiple tattoos on his back. He has a tattoo with an ode to his signature shoe, a tattoo for his mother, Brandy Cole, and another ink to mark his entire journey to the NBA, as per Boston News. He has “God’s Will” tattooed on his upper back and a crucifix in the middle of it. Tatum celebrated the Boston Celtics' 2024 NBA Finals victory by getting a new tattoo on his back, which was designed by the renowned tattoo artist Steve Wiebe, as per reports. The tattoo features an image of Tatum holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy, capturing the pinnacle of his career with the Celtics. Tatum also had his signature Jordan sneakers tattooed. Last but not least, there is a picture of his childhood home along with his street address where he grew up.

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