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 a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. A McDonald's All-American in high school, he played college basketball at Duke before being drafted third overall by the Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft. Tatum was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2018. In 2022, he earned the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP award and won his first NBA Championship in the 2024 NBA Finals.

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

March 3, 1998: Jayson Tatum Born

On March 3, 1998, Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. was born.

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2017: Birth of his son, Jayson Jr. (Deuce)

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

2019: Purchased a 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 his hometown of St. Louis. SoFi donated $1 million to the Jayson Tatum Foundation for the initiative, and Tatum appeared on CBS News to discuss their efforts.

2024: Won NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals in the same week as Matthew Tkachuk

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