The Boston Celtics' power forward, Jayson Tatum, is a professional basketball player. The Missouri native was born on March 3, 1998. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School and was named a McDonald's All-American. He averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior in 2015-16. He also had six games with 40 points or more, helping Chaminade win its second Missouri Class 5A state championship. Graduating as a five-star recruit, he opted for the Duke Blue Devils. As a freshman, he participated in 29 games and finished with averages of 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Also, he was chosen for the ACC All-Freshman team.
Tatum declared for the 2017 NBA Draft and was drafted as the third overall choice by the Boston Celtics. During the 2018 season, he was elected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In 2022, Tatum was named the first NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP. He is a four-time All-NBA pick and a five-time NBA All-Star. In the NBA Finals of 2024, he earned his first title. He led the team to an NBA Finals title and a league-high 64 victories in 2024. Further, he is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist in 2020 and 2024. In an NBA playoff series, he is the record holder for both the most points scored in Game 7 (51) and the most points scored in an NBA All-Star Game (55).
Jayson Tatum’s Shoes
Jayson Tatum wears the Jordan Tatum 3 as of September 2024, according to his official Instagram handle.
The summer of 2019 saw Tatum sign with Jordan Brand, where he quickly rose as one of the faces of the Air Jordan line before receiving his own line of footwear, the Jordan Tatum. Its first shoe was released in April 2023. A year later, the second iteration, Jordan Tatum 2, Momma's Boy and Vortex were released in March and April 2024, respectively. In October 2024, it formally debuted Tatum's third signature basketball sneaker.
Sports Illustrated reports that on October 10, the Jordan Tatum 3 will be accessible worldwide on Jordan.com and at a few other retailers. The price range varies between $125 and $55 for adults, grade schoolers, preschoolers, and toddlers.
The Jordan Tatum 3 maintains the Tatum series' title as the lightest basketball shoe in the Jordan Brand. He wore the Air Jordan 36s during the Tokyo Olympics with Team USA and the 2021–22 Celtics season, and then the Air Jordan 37s before his signature days, as per Baller Shoes DB.
The Tatum 3 is designed to capture the fluidity of Jayson's play and his commitment to his family. The first colorway, Welcome to the Garden, pays homage to Jayson's home and personal garden, where he is surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones.
On the technical aspects of the Tatum 3s, which is a result of Tatum's close work with Jordan Brand's shoe designers. As per Nike’s website, they were able to meet Tatum’s demands by creating a sneaker that feels broken in straight out of the box and conforms to the foot without putting any pressure or limits on it.
It further states that the Herringbone traction pattern drives a superior first step and quick cut while aiding hoopers in making quick stops. Cushlon 3.0 foam and a Zoom Air insert combine with the upper's sturdy frame to support lateral movements that feel secure and seamless.
FAQs on Jayson Tatum
A. In July 2019, Jayson Tatum agreed to a signature sneaker deal with Jordan Brand.
A. Jordan Tatum 3 was officially released on October 10, 2024.
A. Jordan Tatum 3 price range varies between $125 and $55, for adults, grade schoolers, preschoolers, and toddlers.
A. Jayson Tatum stands 6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm tall.
A. Jayson Tatum went to the Duke University for the 2016-2017 season. By the end of his freshman year, he declared for the 2017 NBA Draft.
