Four-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is a 25-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. 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 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game on 46.6% shooting, including 35.0% from deep.
Tatum is the Celtics’ most valuable player and the offensive leader of the team. According to ESPN's Basketball Fantasy projection, Tatum is expected to have another big season and is ranked in the top three players behind Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Jayson Tatum Draft
After spending one year in college, the Duke alumnus got 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 Kentucky and North Carolina. In his freshman season, Tatum averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and helped the team to 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 not won an NBA championship until now. Though, Tatum has achieved a lot during his six-year NBA career but yet to lift his first NBA title. He has been named an All-Star four times, MVP for the All-Star Game in 2023, and the NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP in 2022.
FAQs
Q. Who is Tatum’s mother?
A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Brandy Cole and Justin Tatum on March 3, 1998.
A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Brandy Cole and Justin Tatum on March 3, 1998.
Q. Is Deuce actually Jayson Tatum’s son?
A. Deuce Christopher Tatum Jr. is the son of Jayson Tatum and his girlfriend Toriah Lachell.
A. Deuce Christopher Tatum Jr. is the son of Jayson Tatum and his girlfriend Toriah Lachell.
Q. How much does Jayson Tatum make?
A. In the 2022/23 season, the All-Star Forward earned $30.3 million with virtue of his five-year contract. He is set to earn $32.6 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. In the 2022/23 season, the All-Star Forward earned $30.3 million with virtue of his five-year contract. He is set to earn $32.6 million for the 2023/24 season.
Q. What is Jayson Tatum’s height and weight?
A. The Celtics superstar stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 95 kg (210 lb).
A. The Celtics superstar stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 95 kg (210 lb).
Q. How much is Jayson Tatum’s wingspan?
A. Standing 6 '8'' tall, Jayson Tatum has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).
A. Standing 6 '8'' tall, Jayson Tatum has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).
Q. How much is Jayson Tatum’s net worth?
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the All-Star Forward has a net worth of around $25 million as of 2023.
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the All-Star Forward has a net worth of around $25 million as of 2023.
