Jayson Tatum's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jayson Tatum. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Jayson Tatum is a prominent American professional basketball player currently with the Boston Celtics. A McDonald's All-American in high school, he played college basketball at Duke University before being drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017. Tatum was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2018. He earned the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP award in 2022, and secured his first NBA championship title in the 2024 NBA Finals, solidifying his status as a key player for the Celtics.
2013: MCC Co-Player of the Year
In 2013, as a freshman, Jayson Tatum averaged 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and was named 2013 Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) Co-Player of the Year, leading the Red Devils to both MCC and Missouri District 2 crowns.
2014: Sophomore Season Stats
In 2014, as a sophomore, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
March 30, 2016: McDonald's All-American Game Selection
On March 30, 2016, Jayson Tatum was selected to the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game, where he led the East Team in scoring with 18 points.
2016: Missouri Class 5A State Championship
During the 2015-2016 season, as a senior, Jayson Tatum averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds, leading Chaminade to its second Missouri Class 5A state championship.
December 2017: Rookie of the Month
In December 2017, Jayson Tatum was named the Eastern Conference's Rookie of the Month.
May 22, 2018: NBA All-Rookie First Team Selection
On May 22, 2018, Jayson Tatum was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team (First Team).
2018: NBA All-Rookie First Team
In the 2018 season, Jayson Tatum was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
December 22, 2019: 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.
January 11, 2020: Career-High 41 Points
On January 11, 2020, Jayson Tatum scored a then career-high 41 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in a 140–105 victory.
2020: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2020, Jayson Tatum won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
2020: Named to the Olympic Team
In 2020, Tatum was selected to represent the United States in the Olympics.
2020: 50+ Points
Tatum and Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls became the second pair of players in the 2020–21 season to score 50+ points on the same day.
2021: Won Olympic Gold Medal
In 2021, Jayson Tatum helped Team USA secure the gold medal at the Olympics, where he averaged 15.2 points per game.
2022: NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP
In 2022, Jayson Tatum won the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
November 4, 2023: Tatum reaches 10,000 career points
On November 4, 2023, Jayson Tatum became the youngest Celtic to reach 10,000 career points, recording 32 points and 11 rebounds in a victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
2023: Received First Signature Silhouette, Jordan Tatum 1
In 2023, Jayson Tatum received his own signature shoe, 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 and second consecutive selection as a starter.
February 13, 2024: Tatum scores 41 points against Nets
On February 13, 2024, Jayson Tatum scored 41 points, 31 of them in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets, alongside 14 rebounds, five assists, and five three-pointers. He joined Larry Bird as the only Celtics in franchise history to record at least 25 40-point games.
July 2024: Named Cover Athlete for NBA 2K25
In July 2024, Jayson Tatum was announced as the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K25.
2024: NBA All-Star and All-NBA Selection, Championship and Olympic Gold
In 2024, Jayson Tatum was a six-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA selection, he led the team to a league-best 64 wins and a championship in the NBA Finals, and he won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
2024: Named to 2024 Olympic Team
In 2024, Jayson Tatum was selected for the Olympic team and won the gold medal in a rematch against France.
2024: NBA Finals Championship
In 2024, Jayson Tatum won his first NBA title in the NBA Finals.
January 25, 2025: Tatum selected as 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 selection in a row as a starter.
