Jayson Tatum

Basketball player, NBA All-Star

Jayson Tatum - Basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born

March 3rd, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, achieved success in the NBA with the Boston Celtics. Played college basketball at Duke University, earning All-ACC honors. Drafted third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Celtics. Achieved NBA All-Star status multiple times, showcasing exceptional scoring and versatility on the court. Contributed significantly to the Celtics' playoff runs, including reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.

Achieved NBA All-Star selection multiple times

Led Boston Celtics in scoring during multiple seasons

Played in the Eastern Conference Finals

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