Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Boston Celtics as a forward. Since being drafted third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Tatum has come leaps and bounds as a player and scorer. A five-time NBA All-Star, Tatum has proven his worth to the Celtics and to the NBA Universe in general. He has had back-to-back good years with the team but has just missed out on winning the NBA Finals as the Celtics lost 2-4 to the Golden State Warriors in the 2021-22 NBA Finals.
Who is Jayson Tatum’s child?
Jayson Tatum, 25, has one son who was born on December 6, 2017. His son's official name is Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. but he is affectionately called and known as Deuce. Tatum's son's mother is Toriah Lachell. The two of them were actually in a relationship from their high school days. Although Tatum and Lachell never got married, the two were still close in 2017.
Incidentally, Tatum's son, Deuce was born just at the time Jason was starting his professional career as a basketball player. It has now been six years since his birth and the Celtics fans consider him an honorary member of the Celtics team with his iconic status amongst the fans.
Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Tatum Jr.
Born on December 7, 2017, Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Tatum Jr. is the son of NBA player Jayson Tatum Sr. and Toriah Lachell. He is four years old and is a fixture on the sidelines at Celtic’s games. Although Toriah and Jayson aren’t together anymore, Tatum and Deuce hang out a lot and Tatum is an active father in the upbringing of Deuce. They both can be seen together on Tatum’s social media as he has shared numerous pictures of his son.
Deuce has also become somewhat of a mascot for the team and it's not just the fans who have taken to him. Tatum's high-profile teammates adore his son as well. The Celtics small forward shares a great bond with his son, evident from the fact that Deuce is at many of his father's games and even gets closer to the action in the post-game interviews as he jumps on his father's lap from nowhere. The 25-year-old also makes it a point to have his son's name on all of his game-day sneakers.
As for Jayson Tatum Sr., he says that in a way both he and his son are growing up together. Since Tatum had his son at a very early age, just when he was starting his career, he says that as his son grows up in life, he is also growing in his career as a basketball player.
Deuce Tatum: Unofficial mascot for the Boston Celtics team
FAQs
Q. How many kids does Jayson Tatum have?
A. Jayson Tatum has only one son named Jayson Jr. but commonly referred to as Deuce.
A. Jayson Tatum has only one son named Jayson Jr. but commonly referred to as Deuce.
Q. Who are Jayson Tatum's parents?
A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father is a former college basketball player and a gym teacher and basketball coach while his mother is a practicing attorney.
A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father is a former college basketball player and a gym teacher and basketball coach while his mother is a practicing attorney.
Q. Is Jayson Tatum married?
A. No, Jayson Tatum is not yet married. He is however, in a relationship with Ella Mai.
A. No, Jayson Tatum is not yet married. He is however, in a relationship with Ella Mai.
Q. How old is Jayson Tatum?
A. Tatum is 25 years old as of October 2023 He was born on March 3, 1998.
A. Tatum is 25 years old as of October 2023 He was born on March 3, 1998.
Q. What position does Jayson Tatum play?
A. Jayson Tatum can switch between the small forward and the power forward positions if required.
A. Jayson Tatum can switch between the small forward and the power forward positions if required.
