History of Jayson Tatum in Timeline
Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He excelled in high school, becoming a McDonald's All-American, and continued his basketball career at Duke University before joining the NBA.
March 3, 1998: Jayson Tatum is Born
Jayson Christopher Tatum was born on this day.
2002: Tatum Matches Paul Pierce's Feat
Jayson Tatum became the first Celtics player since Paul Pierce in 2002 to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a single game.
2007: Celtics Secure Top Seed and Home-Court Advantage
The Boston Celtics achieved the top seed in the NBA and secured home-court advantage throughout the playoffs for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.
2013: High School Freshman Year
Tatum averaged 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, earning him the title of Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) Co-Player of the year. He also led the Red Devils to both MCC and Missouri District 2 championships.
2014: Tatum's Participation in FIBA Under-17 World Championship
Jayson Tatum participated in the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.
2014: High School Sophomore Year
Tatum averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
2015: High School Senior Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year
Tatum averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds, leading Chaminade to their second Missouri Class 5A state championship. He was named the 2016 Gatorade National Player of the Year.
2015: High School Junior Year and AAU Success
Tatum averaged 25.9 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, earning Second-team Naismith Trophy All-American honors. He also joined the St. Louis Eagles AAU team and led the EYBL in scoring with 26.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
2015: Tatum's Performance in FIBA Under-19 World Championship
Jayson Tatum played in the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship and was recognized on the Eurobasket.com All-World Championship U19 Second Team.
March 30, 2016: McDonald's All-American Game
Tatum was selected to the McDonald's All-American Game and led the East Team in scoring with 18 points and 8 rebounds.
December 3, 2016: Duke Debut
Tatum made his Duke debut, scoring 10 points in a win over Maine.
2016: Tatum's Performance at the Nike Hoop Summit
Representing Team USA at the 2016 Nike Hoop Summit, Jayson Tatum contributed 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in 16 minutes and 57 seconds of play.
2016: Successful Freshman Season at Duke
Tatum had a successful freshman season, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, earning him a spot on the ACC All-Freshman team and a third team All-ACC selection.
2016: Commitment to Duke University
Tatum verbally committed to Duke University, choosing them over North Carolina, Kentucky, and Saint Louis University.
2016: Top Recruit Status
Tatum was rated a five-star recruit and ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit and No. 2 small forward in his class.
January 4, 2017: Continued Success at Duke
Tatum continued to perform well for Duke, culminating in an ACC tournament championship.
2017: Entering the NBA Draft
Tatum decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
2017: Birth of Jayson Tatum Jr.
Jayson Tatum's son, Jayson Jr. (commonly known as "Deuce"), was born in 2017.
2017: Drafted by the Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics as the third overall pick.
2017: Spokesperson for Imo's Pizza
Jayson Tatum became a spokesperson for Imo's Pizza.
2018: Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team
Tatum was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
June 21, 2019: Signing with Jordan Brand
Jayson Tatum signed an endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand.
2019: Purchase of a Mansion in Newton, Massachusetts
Jayson Tatum purchased a mansion in Newton, Massachusetts, where he currently resides.
2020: Team USA Selection for 2020 Summer Olympics
Jayson Tatum was selected to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The games were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Olympic Gold Medalist
Tatum won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo.
2021: Olympic Gold Medal Win
Jayson Tatum helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, which took place in 2021 due to the pandemic. He averaged 15.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 49.3% from the field, making him the second highest scorer on the team after Kevin Durant.
November 30, 2022: Tatum's Record-Breaking Performance
Jayson Tatum scored 49 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win over the Miami Heat. He became the youngest NBA player to make 900 three-pointers, set a record for multiple games with at least 45 points, 10 rebounds, and eight three-pointers, and joined an elite group of players with multiple 45+ point and 10+ rebound games with minimal turnovers. Tatum was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October and November.
2022: NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP and NBA Finals Appearance
Tatum was named the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player and helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals.
2022: Tatum and Brown's Scoring Prowess
Throughout 2022, Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown combined for 70+ points in multiple games, with the Celtics remaining undefeated in those games.
January 5, 2023: Tatum's Second Career Triple-Double
Jayson Tatum achieved his second career triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
November 4, 2023: Tatum Reaches 10,000 Career Points
Jayson Tatum became the youngest player in Celtics history to reach 10,000 career points at the age of 25 years and 246 days.
January 25, 2024: Tatum Selected as an All-Star Starter
Jayson Tatum was chosen as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, his fifth consecutive All-Star selection and second as a starter.
February 13, 2024: Tatum Ties Career-High in First Half Scoring
Jayson Tatum scored 41 points, including a career-high 31 points in the first half, in a win against the Brooklyn Nets. He also joined Larry Bird as the only players in Celtics history with at least 25 40-point games.
February 2024: Partnership with SoFi and CBS News Appearance
Jayson Tatum partnered with the financial services company SoFi to promote homeownership in his hometown of St. Louis. The company donated $1 million to the Jayson Tatum Foundation for the initiative. Tatum also appeared on CBS News to discuss their efforts to boost home ownership and financial literacy, stating that his upbringing in a single-parent household fueled his passion for personal finance.