Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player who plays as a small/power forward for the Boston Celtics in the NBA and has played 6 seasons as of October 2023. He will soon be starting his seventh season in the professional basketball league. He was born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA to parents, Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. Further, he attended Duke University and played basketball for the Duke Blue Devils before being selected as the third overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Tatum's consistent performance has led the Boston Celtics to consecutive NBA playoffs in 2022 and 2023. He continues to impress the audience with his versatile skills including rebounding and smooth offensive skills.
Tatum has completed six seasons and has been named four times as an NBA All-star (2020-23). He won the NBA All-Star game MVP in 2023 which is a big achievement for a 25 year player. The young Celtics player has immense potential and the required skills for a bright future ahead.
Who are Jayson Tatum’s Parents
On March 3, 1998, Jayson Tatum was born to parents, Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. His father also shares a basketball background and had a huge role in Tatum’s upbringing. He is a basketball coach and a gym trainer at Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, the same college from which he studied.
In fact, Brandy Cole also did her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, and she currently works as a lawyer in the St. Louis region. Interestingly, Tatum was born just a year before his parents graduated from Saint Louis University, at that time they were 19-year-old undergraduate students.
What nationality are Jayson Tatum’s parents?
Jayson Tatum's parents, Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole are of African American descent and hold American nationality.
Who is Jayson Tatum’s Girlfriend?
The Celtics star Jayson Tatum is currently dating Ella Mai Howell. She is an English professional and award-winning singer and songwriter and lives in London, United Kingdom.
Ella Mai is Britain top ranked R&B artist who is well-known for her popular hit "Boo'd Up,". The song was named the best R&B song of the year 2018. The couple have been together since 2020, but they are rarely seen in public.
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FAQs
A. Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole are Jayson Tatum's parents.
A. Yes, Tatum has a son named Deuce from his past relationship with Toriah Lachell.
A. Jayson Tatum and famous actor Channing Tatum are not related in any way.
A. Jayson Tatum plays at the position of small/power forward for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.
A. Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the third round of the 2017 NBA draft.
A. Jayson Tatum is a 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall and weighs 210 lb or 95 kg which makes him play more physically.
