History of Jayson Tatum in Timeline
Jayson Tatum is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. A McDonald's All-American in high school, he played for Duke before being drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2018 and won the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP in 2022. Tatum secured his first NBA championship with the Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals.
1980: First Celtics rookie to score 25 or more points in a playoff game since Larry Bird
On April 30, Jayson Tatum had a then career-high 28 points during a 117–101 victory, becoming the first Celtics rookie to score 25 or more points in a playoff game since Larry Bird during the 1980 NBA playoffs, also against the 76ers.
1986: Bird and McHale's Record
In 1986, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale set a Celtics record, each scoring at least 30 points in the same game four times during the 1986-87 NBA season.
November 1989: Larry Bird's Milestone
In November 1989, Larry Bird achieved a milestone by scoring 50+ points and grabbing 10+ rebounds in a single game for the Celtics.
March 3, 1998: Jayson Tatum Born
On March 3, 1998, Jayson Tatum was born.
1999: Youngest player ever to score at least 20 points in four straight playoff games surpassing Kobe Bryant
On May 3, after posting 21 points in a Game 2 108–103 victory, Jayson Tatum became the youngest player ever to score at least 20 points in four straight playoff games at the age of 20 years, 61 days, surpassing Kobe Bryant who accomplished that feat during the 1999 NBA playoffs at the age of 20 years, 272 days.
2002: Pierce's Performance
In 2002, Paul Pierce was the last Celtic to record at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game before Tatum matched the achievement in 2023.
2007: Celtics' Last Top Seed
The Celtics finished the 2024 regular season with the NBA's top seed and home-court advantage throughout the postseason for the first time since 2007-08.
2010: Celtics Last Finals Appearance
In 2010, the Celtics made their last NBA Finals appearance before Tatum led them back in 2022.
2013: Named MCC Co-Player of the Year
In 2013, as a freshman, Jayson Tatum was named the Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) Co-Player of the Year, leading the Red Devils to both MCC and Missouri District 2 crowns.
2014: Played in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship
In 2014, Jayson Tatum played in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship.
2014: Averaged 26.0 Points and 11.0 Rebounds as a Sophomore
In 2014, as a sophomore, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
2015: Senior Year Highlights
As a senior in 2015–16, Jayson Tatum averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds and posted six 40-point games while leading Chaminade to its second Missouri Class 5A state championship.
2015: Played in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2015, Jayson Tatum played in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship and made the Eurobasket.com All-World Championship U19 Second Team.
2015: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Circuit
In the summer of 2015, Jayson Tatum joined the St. Louis Eagles Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team on the highly competitive Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Circuit. On July 11, the Eagles narrowly defeated future Duke teammate Harry Giles and Team CP3 74–73 in the Nike Peach Jam Semi-Finals with a game-winning buzzer-beater to advance to the championship game, where Tatum finished the game with 28 points and five rebounds. The next day, he had 24 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks in a 104–77 loss to the Georgia Stars and future Duke one-and-done Wendell Carter Jr. in the 2015 Nike Peach Jam championship game. During the Circuit, Tatum led the EYBL in scoring with 26.5 points to go along with 9.5 rebounds per game.
March 30, 2016: Selected to McDonald's All-American Game
On March 30, 2016, Jayson Tatum was selected to the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center in Chicago, leading the East Team in scoring with 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds in a 114–107 loss.
2016: Led Chaminade to Missouri Class 5A state championship
In 2015-2016, as a senior, Jayson Tatum led Chaminade to its second Missouri Class 5A state championship.
2016: Jaylen Brown drafted by Boston Celtics
In 2016, Jaylen Brown was drafted by the Boston Celtics whom Tatum formed a duo with.
2016: Represented Team USA at the Nike Hoop Summit
In 2016, Jayson Tatum represented Team USA at the Nike Hoop Summit, where he recorded 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in approximately 17 minutes of play.
2016: Ranked as No. 3 Overall Recruit
In 2016, Jayson Tatum was rated a five-star recruit and was ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit behind Harry Giles and Josh Jackson.
2016: Duke Freshman Season
In his freshman season for Duke in 2016–17, Jayson Tatum played 29 games and averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He was named to the ACC All-Freshman team and a third-team All-ACC selection.
January 4, 2017: Scored 19 Points in Victory Over Georgia Tech
On January 4, 2017, Jayson Tatum scored 19 points in a 110–57 blowout victory over Georgia Tech.
October 17, 2017: NBA Debut
On October 17, 2017, Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in his NBA debut as the team's starting power forward. The Celtics lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-99.
December 2017: Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In December 2017, Jayson Tatum was named the Eastern Conference's Rookie of the Month.
2017: Spokesperson for Imo's Pizza
As of 2017, Jayson Tatum is a spokesperson for Imo's Pizza.
2017: Entered NBA Draft
At the end of his freshman season, in 2017, Jayson Tatum opted to enter the NBA draft as a one-and-done player.
2017: Selected by Celtics in NBA Draft
In 2017, Jayson Tatum was selected by the Boston Celtics after a trade involving the No. 1 overall pick. During the NBA Summer League, Tatum averaged 18.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 2.0 assists in Utah, and similar results in Las Vegas.
2017: Drafted by the Boston Celtics
In 2017, Jayson Tatum was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.
2017: Birth of son, Jayson Jr.
In 2017, Jayson Tatum's son, Jayson Jr., nicknamed "Deuce", was born.
April 15, 2018: Double-Double in First Playoff Game
On April 15, 2018, in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 113–107 overtime victory.
May 22, 2018: Named to NBA All-Rookie Team (First Team)
On May 22, 2018, Jayson Tatum was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team (First Team).
October 16, 2018: Recorded 23 points, nine rebounds, and three assists
On October 16, 2018, during the season-opening 105–87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum recorded 23 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.
2018: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
In the 2018 NBA season, Jayson Tatum was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
February 5, 2019: Recorded 25 points and seven rebounds
On February 5, 2019, Jayson Tatum recorded 25 points and seven rebounds in a 103–96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 21, 2019: Signed with the Jordan Brand
On June 21, 2019, Jayson Tatum signed with the Jordan Brand.
December 22, 2019: Recorded Career-High 39 Points
On December 22, 2019, Jayson Tatum recorded a then career-high 39 points, along with 12 rebounds, in a 119–93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
2019: Purchased mansion in Newton, Massachusetts
In 2019, Jayson Tatum purchased a mansion in Newton, Massachusetts.
January 11, 2020: Scored Career-High 41 Points
On January 11, 2020, Jayson Tatum exceeded his previous record with a then career-high 41 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in a 140–105 victory.
November 22, 2020: Agreed to Rookie Maximum Extension
On November 22, 2020, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics agreed to a rookie maximum extension of five years, worth $163 million.
December 23, 2020: Game-Winning Three-Pointer
During the narrow season-opening 122–121 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on December 23, 2020, Jayson Tatum totaled 30 points and seven rebounds, alongside a game-winning three-pointer.
2020: Tatum and LaVine's Achievement
In 2020, Jayson Tatum and Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls became the second pair of players in the 2020-21 NBA season to score 50+ points on the same day.
2020: Named to the 2020 Olympic team
In 2020, Jayson Tatum was named to the 2020 Olympic team.
2020: Won Gold Medal at Olympics
In 2020, Jayson Tatum won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
2020: Celtics Advanced to Eastern Conference Finals
In the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, but were eliminated by the Miami Heat in six games.
January 3, 2021: Career-High 12 Assists and Game-Winning Shot
On January 3, 2021, Jayson Tatum had 24 points and a career-high 12 assists and made another game-winning shot in a narrow 122–120 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
October 25, 2021: Tatum Leads Celtics to First Win
On October 25, 2021, Jayson Tatum scored 41 points in an overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets, leading the Celtics to their first win of the season.
2021: Won a gold medal with Team USA at the Olympics
In 2021, Jayson Tatum helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympics, averaging 15.2 points per game.
2021: Tatum Scores 50 in Play-in Game
In 2021, during the first game of the play-in tournament, Jayson Tatum scored 50 points, leading the Celtics to a 118–100 victory over the Washington Wizards and securing the #7-seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2021 NBA playoffs. Tatum set a record for most points in a single play-in tournament game.
January 23, 2022: Tatum Scores Season-High 51 Points
On January 23, 2022, Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 51 points, along with 10 rebounds and seven assists, in a victory over the Washington Wizards.
November 30, 2022: Tatum's 49 Points and Three-Point Record
On November 30, 2022, Jayson Tatum scored 49 points, had 11 rebounds, and made eight three-pointers in a victory over the Miami Heat. He became the youngest player in NBA history to make 900 three-pointers.
2022: Won Inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP
In 2022, Jayson Tatum won the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
2022: 2022 NBA Finals
In 2022, Tatum and the Celtics reached the NBA Finals.
January 5, 2023: Tatum's Second Career Triple-Double
On January 5, 2023, Jayson Tatum recorded his second career triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
November 4, 2023: Tatum Reaches 10,000 Career Points
On November 4, 2023, Jayson Tatum recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets and became the youngest Celtic to reach 10,000 career points.
2023: Received signature Jordan Tatum 1 silhouette
In 2023, Jayson Tatum received his own signature silhouette, the Jordan Tatum 1.
January 25, 2024: Tatum Named All-Star Starter
On January 25, 2024, Jayson Tatum was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fifth consecutive selection.
February 13, 2024: Tatum's 41 Points Against Nets
On February 13, 2024, Jayson Tatum scored 41 points, including 31 in the first half, and had 14 rebounds in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
February 2024: Partnered with SoFi and appeared on CBS News
In February 2024, Jayson Tatum partnered with SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis, with SoFi donating $1 million to the Jayson Tatum Foundation. That month, Tatum also appeared on CBS News to discuss these efforts to boost home ownership and financial literacy.
July 1, 2024: Tatum Signs Record Contract Extension
On July 1, 2024, Jayson Tatum signed a five-year contract extension worth up to $314 million, making it the richest deal in NBA history.
July 2024: Named cover athlete for NBA 2K25
In July 2024, Jayson Tatum was named the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K25.
November 16, 2024: Game-winning shot against Raptors
On November 16, 2024, Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, and made a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in a 126–123 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors.
2024: Won NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals within a week of Matthew Tkachuk
In 2024, Jayson Tatum and his high school friend Matthew Tkachuk both won their respective championship series (the 2024 NBA Finals and 2024 Stanley Cup Finals) within a week of each other.
2024: Had first child with Ella Mai
In 2024, Jayson Tatum and singer-songwriter Ella Mai had their first child together.
2024: Led Celtics to League-Best Record and NBA Championship
In 2024, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a league-best 64 wins and a championship in the NBA Finals.
2024: Named to the 2024 Olympic team
In 2024, Jayson Tatum was named to the 2024 Olympic team, which went on to win the gold medal in a rematch against France.
2024: Won First NBA Title
In 2024, Jayson Tatum won his first NBA title in the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics.
2024: Tatum Reaches NBA Finals and Triple Double
In 2024, Tatum lead his team to the NBA finals and had his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in Game 1 of the Celtics' first round playoff series against the Miami Heat.
2024: Tatum Wins NBA Championship
In 2024, Tatum won the NBA Championship. In Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on June 9, Tatum recorded a near triple-double with 18 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds in a 105–98 victory. Three days later in Game 3, he had 31 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 106–99 victory. The Celtics went on to win the series in five games, with Tatum recording 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds during the 106–88 close-out victory in Game 5 on June 17.
January 25, 2025: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Starter
On January 25, 2025, Jayson Tatum was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his sixth consecutive selection and his third consecutive selection as a starter.
October 2025: Named Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Blue Devils
In October 2025, Jayson Tatum was named the Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, where he will serve as a special advisor to Jon Scheyer and the Duke University program.
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