Jayson Christopher Tatum is a professional basketball player who plays as a small forward/power forward for the Boston Celtics in the NBA as of October 2024. Tatum played for the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team at Duke University in Division I college basketball. He played 29 games in his college career, starting in 27 of them while scoring with an average of 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2017. He forwent his remaining college eligibility after his freshman and declared for the 2017 NBA Draft.
Tatum was drafted as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He has played 513 games in his NBA career, scoring 11,852 points, grabbing 3,670 rebounds, and making 1,812 assists as of October 2024. Tatum has been named NBA All-Star five consecutive times (2020-2024). He won the NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024.
What is Jayson Tatum’s nationality?
Jayson Tatsum holds American nationality. Tatum has represented the United States in FIBA Under-17 and FIBA Under-19 World Championships. He won gold for his country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jayson Tatum’s Hometown
Jayson Tatum’s hometown is St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School. He won Gatorade National Player of the Year and McDonald's All-American in his final year of high school.
Jayson Tatum’s Birthplace
Jayson Tatum was born to parents Brandy Cole Barnes and Justin Tatum on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Tatum spent his childhood with his parents and younger brother, Jacob Tatum.
FAQs on Jayson Tatum
A. Jayson Tatum is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03m) tall.
A. Jayson Tatum weighs 210 lbs (95 kg).
A. Jayson Tatum's jersey number is 0 in Boston Celtics.
A. Jayson Tatum's wingspan is 6 feet 10 inches (208cm).
