Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics who plays as a small/power forward in the NBA as of March 2025. The Boston selected him as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Since his rookie season, Tatum has had an immediate impact on the Celtics, as they reached the Eastern Conference Finals in his rookie season. In the 2018 NBA playoffs, Tatum became one of only two rookies in playoff history to score 20 or more points in 10 consecutive games.
Tatum was named to the NBA All-Star team from 2020 to 2025 as of March 2025. He earned the All-NBA First Team from 2022 to 2024, the All-NBA Third Team in 2020, and the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2018. Tatum played collegiate basketball for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team, which represents Duke University. In the 2023-24 NBA season, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
How many rings does Jayson Tatum have?
Jayson Tatum has one NBA ring, which he won in 2024 as of March 2025. Jayson Tatum had a great 2024 playoff run as the Boston Celtics won the historic 18th NBA championship. Tatum began his 2024 NBA playoffs on a high note in the first-round series against the Miami Heat, as he dropped a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a Game 1 victory. Subsequently, Tatum averaged 21.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game against Miami, as the Celtics won the series 4-1. In the 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Celtics faced a tough Cavaliers team, and Jayson Tatum elevated his game even further. With the series tied at 1-1, Game 3 and Game 4 were crucial, and Tatum erupted for 33 points in each game. In the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers 4-0. Tatum averaged 30.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game in the series. He scored 36 points in both Game 1 and Game 3.
In the 2024 NBA Finals, Tatum scored 16 points on 6-of-16 shooting in Game 1, and in Game 2, he finished with 18 points on 6-of-22 shooting. In Game 3 in Dallas marked Tatum scored a team-high 31 points along with six rebounds and five assists. In Game 5 at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics bounced back and won the 2024 NBA championship. Tatum finished the game with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, clinching his first NBA championship.
FAQs on Jayson Tatum Rings
A. The 2024/25 season is the eighth season for the Celtics superstar.
A. Jayson Tatum is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall.
A. Jayson Tatum's wingspan is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters).
A. Deuce Christopher Tatum Jr. is the son of Jayson Tatum and his former girlfriend Toriah Lachell.
A. Jayson Tatum is American.
A. Jayson Tatum plays as a small/power forward.
