When was Jayson Tatum drafted?

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Jayson Tatum Draft
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Six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is a 27-year-old forward who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Tatum has led the Celtics to several deep postseason runs in recent seasons, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 2022 and a Championship ring in 2024. The 2023 All-Star game MVP continues to impress the audience and is regarded as one of the best two-way players in the game.

The Celtics have had solid years for the past decade, where the team is regularly making it to the playoffs, and Tatum has been a big part of this success. The All-Star forward is continuously improving in every major statistical category. Last season, Tatum averaged a career-high 26.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47.1% shooting, including 37.6% from deep.

Jayson Tatum Draft

Jayson Tatum was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. Tatum was a five-star recruit and one of the top prospects coming into the NBA.

After high school, Tatum chose Duke University over other available options like Kentucky and North Carolina. In his freshman season, Tatum averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and helped the team win the ACC tournament championship. As the second seed, Duke also qualified for the NCAA tournament, but the team journey didn’t last long as they lost to South Carolina in the second round.

How many rings does Jayson Tatum have?

The Celtics All-Star has won an NBA championship in 2023-24. He has been named an All-Star five times, MVP for the All-Star Game in 2023, and the NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP in 2022.

Read more: Jayson Tatum Rings

FAQs on Jayson Tatum.

A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Brandy Cole and Justin Tatum on March 3, 1998.

A. Jayson Tatum was drafted as the third overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft.

A. In the 2024/25 season, Jayson Tatum will earn $34,848,340.

A. The Celtics superstar stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 95 kg (210 lb).

A. Standing 6 '8'' tall, Jayson Tatum has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).

A. Jayson Tatum has won one championship.

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