Jayson Tatum is a professional basketball player, and as of March 2025, he plays for the Boston Celtics. Born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, he attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri, for his high school years before continuing his basketball career at Duke University. After one year with the Blue Devils, he entered the 2017 NBA Draft and was chosen as the third overall pick by the Boston Celtics. At 6'8", Jayson Tatum operates plays in both small-forward and power-forward roles.
Since joining the league in 2017, he has remained with the Boston Celtics as of March 2025. Jayson Tatum has led the Boston Celtics to two NBA Finals (2022 and 2024). In 2022, the Boston Celtics fell short against the Golden State Warriors in 6 games. But Tatum, along with Jaylen Brown, led the Celtics to win the 18th NBA Championship for the Boston Celtics. Tatum has been named an NBA All-Star six times in a row from 2020 to 2025.
Jayson Tatum's injury history
These are all the injuries Tatum has suffered as of March 2025, as per Spotrac.
| Date of Injury | Injury Name | Description |
| March 26, 2025 | Ankle | Tatum twisted his ankle while making a shot from the arc |
| March 18, 2025 | Knee | Right knee tendinopathy |
| March 10, 2025 | Knee | Right knee tendinopathy |
| March 5, 2025 | Shoulder | Right shoulder impingement |
| February 02, 2025 | Patella | Kneecap issue |
| January 28, 2025 | Knee | Persistent knee |
| December 23, 2024 | Illness | An illness caused him to miss one game |
| December 11, 2024 | Patela | Kneecap issue |
| December 03, 2024 | Knee | Persistent knee soreness caused him to miss one game as a precaution. |
| November 11, 2024 | Ankle | Missed one game due to an ankle injury |
| April 12, 2024 | Rest | Missed one game to take a rest |
| April 10, 2024 | Knee Injury | Persistent knee soreness caused him to miss one game as a precaution. |
| April 6, 2024 | Knee Injury | Knee issue requiring management to prevent strain. |
| March 21, 2024 | Ankle Injury | Sustained an ankle injury, and missed one game on March 22. |
| March 18, 2024 | Ankle Injury | Another ankle injury resulted in a missed game. |
| February 8, 2024 | Illness | Missed one game due to illness and returned after recovery. |
| January 7, 2024 | Ankle Injury | Injury management led to one missed game on January 8. |
| December 29, 2023 | Ankle Injury | Reinjured his ankle, causing him to miss one game on December 30. |
| December 27, 2023 | Ankle Injury | Suffered another ankle injury and returned quickly. |
| December 20, 2023 | Ankle Injury | Missed one game for rest and recovery. |
| April 8, 2023 | Hip Injury | Missed one game with a hip injury late in the season. |
| April 5, 2023 | Hip Injury | A recurring hip injury caused him to miss a game. |
| March 25, 2023 | Hip Injury | A hip issue requiring rest missed one game. |
| March 16, 2023 | Hip Injury | Recurring hip problems required game management. |
| March 6, 2023 | Knee Injury | A knee issue resulted in a missed game as a precaution. |
| February 13, 2023 | Illness | Missed one game due to illness. |
| February 9, 2023 | Illness | An illness caused one missed game. |
| January 20, 2023 | Wrist Injury | A wrist injury led to a one-game absence from management. |
| November 26, 2022 | Ankle Injury | Re-injured his ankle and missed one game. |
| November 22, 2022 | Ankle Injury | Sustained an ankle injury that required treatment. |
| December 27, 2021 | COVID-19 Protocols | Missed four games due to COVID-19 health protocols. |
| April 7, 2022 | Knee Injury | Missed one game for knee recovery. |
| March 28, 2022 | Knee Injury | A knee injury required a brief absence. |
| May 16, 2021 | Ankle Injury | An ankle injury late in the season and missed one game. |
| April 27, 2021 | Ankle Injury | Suffered an ankle injury and missed a game |
| March 22, 2021 | Illness | An illness led to one missed game. |
| January 10, 2021 | COVID-19 Protocols | Missed five games under health protocols. |
| March 2, 2020 | Illness | Missed one game due to illness recovery. |
| January 22, 2020 | Groin Injury | A groin strain caused him to miss three games. |
| January 14, 2020 | Knee Injury | A knee issue caused a one-game absence. |
| April 8, 2019 | Shin Injury | Missed one game due to a shin injury. |
| March 24, 2019 | Lower Back Contusion | Suffered a lower back contusion and missed one game. |
| March 11, 2019 | Shoulder Injury | A shoulder injury led to a one-game absence. |
| January 13, 2018 | Stiff Knee | Knee stiffness but did not miss extensive time. |
| November 8, 2017 | Ankle Injury | Sore right ankle required treatment, minimal missed time. |
Major injuries Jayson Tatum sustained in the NBA
Jayson Tatum has had a notable injury history over his NBA career, which has occasionally sidelined him from key games. Jayson Tatum has missed multiple games due to a range of injuries throughout his career since 2017.
Groin (January 2020)
In January 2020, Jayson Tatum suffered his first major injury while playing for the Boston Celtics, as per CBS. On January 23, 2020, he sustained a right groin strain during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Before leaving the game in the third quarter, he had already contributed 23 points. Due to this injury, Tatum missed three games from January 24 to January 28. He made his return on January 30, 2020, in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
Health Protocols (December 2021 - January 2022)
On December 27, 2021, Tatum was placed into the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols, which kept him out for four games. Earlier in January 2021, he had also tested positive for COVID-19, causing him to miss games from January 10 to January 24, 2021. He made a return to play on January 5, 2022, as per Basketball Reference.
Major injuries Jayson Tatum sustained before the NBA
Tatum suffered a foot sprain while playing in the Pro Day as per CBS. Due to the injury, Tatum missed two weeks.
FAQs on Jayson Tatum
A. Jayson Tatum played college basketball at Duke University for one season (2016-2017) before entering the NBA.
A. As of March 2025, Jayson Tatum's been selected as an NBA All-Star six times from 2020 to 2025.
A. Jayson Tatum primarily plays as a forward, specifically small forward and power forward, for the Boston Celtics.
A. Jayson Tatum has played for Team USA, winning Olympic gold in both 2020 and 2024.
