All the latest on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum including news, stats, records & history.
Jayson Tatum was selected third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, and has been one of the associations premier players since. Tatum is capable of scoring on all-three levels, and loves to shoot a high volume on three pointers.
Tatum, alongside Jaylen Brown, led the Celtics to the NBA Championship in 2024. The Championship in 2024 was the franchises 18th title, which is the most of any team in the NBA.
Player Information
Name | Jayson Tatum |
Age | 28 |
Height | 6' 8" |
Weight | 210 lbs |
Birthday | March 3, 1998 |
Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri |
Position | Forward |
Number | #0 |
College | Duke |
Drafted | 2017: Round 1, Pick 3 (BOS) |
Pro Experience | 10th season |
Team(s) | Boston Celtics (2017-) |
Tatum's Career Stats
Stats entering the 2026-27 NBA season.
PPG | 23.5 |
RPG | 7.4 |
APG | 3.9 |
FG% | 45.8% |
3P% | 36.8% |
Tatum's Single-Game Career Highs
Stats entering the 2026-27 NBA season.
Points | 60 (2020/21) |
Rebounds | 19 (2022/23) |
Assists | 12 (2020/21) |
Steals | 5 (2018/19, 2023/24) |
Blocks | 6 (2017/18) |
Threes | 9 (2021/22, 2024/25) |
Tatum's NBA Awards & Honors
2024 NBA Champion (Boston Celtics)
Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2022)
4x All-NBA First Team (2022-25)
1x All-NBA Third Team (2020)
6x NBA All-Star (2020-25)
All-Rookie First Team (2018)
All-Star Game MVP (2023)
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Tatum's Salary and Contract
Jayson Tatum signed a five-year, $313.9 million max contract extension with the Celtics. Tatum's average annual salary is $62,786,682.
Tatum has a player option before the 2029/30 season.
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