Jayson Tatum
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About
Forward who played one year of college basketball at Duke University before declaring for the NBA. He was selected 3rd overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He was named to his first NBA All-Star team in 2020. In 2024, he helped the Celtics capture the franchise's 18th NBA title.
Before Fame
He began playing basketball at an early age. He first gained widespread renown for his play at Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, Missouri.
Trivia
He played in the 2014 and 2015 FIBA Under-17 and Under-19 World Championships, respectively, for the United States.
Family Life
He was born to Brandy and Justin Tatum. He has a younger brother named Jaycob. He has a son named Deuce Tatum who frequently appears on his Instagram. He began dating singer Ella Mai in 2020 and the couple welcomed their first child together, a son, in 2024.
Associated With
He was selected after Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball in the 2017 NBA Draft.
