Early Life and Education of Jayson Tatum: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jayson Tatum. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. A McDonald's All-American in high school, he played college basketball for Duke before being drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2018. Tatum was named the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference finals MVP in 2022. He won his first NBA title in the 2024 NBA Finals with the Celtics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 3, 1998: Jayson Tatum's Birth

On March 3, 1998, Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player.

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2016: Freshman Season at Duke

In 2016, Jayson Tatum started his freshman season at Duke, later named to the ACC All-Freshman team.

2017: Birth of Son, Jayson Jr. (Deuce)

In 2017, Jayson Tatum's son, Jayson Jr., nicknamed "Deuce," was born.

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2019: Purchased Mansion in Newton, Massachusetts

In 2019, Jayson Tatum purchased a mansion in Newton, Massachusetts, where he resides.

February 2024: Partnered with SoFi for Home Ownership Initiative

In February 2024, Jayson Tatum partnered with SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis. The company donated $1 million to the Jayson Tatum Foundation for the initiative, and Tatum appeared on CBS News to discuss the efforts.

2024: Tatum and Tkachuk Win Championships

In 2024, Jayson Tatum and his high school friend Matthew Tkachuk both won their respective championship series (the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals) within a week of each other.