Jason Tatum is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
Tatum was a McDonald’s All-American in high school. He was also named the Gatorade National Player of the Year. In his freshman year at Duke, Tatum averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team.
Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2017. In his rookie season, Tatum averaged 14 points and 5 rebounds per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Tatum has continued to improve in each of his NBA seasons. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 27 points and 7 rebounds per game. He was named to his first All-NBA Second Team. Tatum also helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors.
Tatum is a rising star in the NBA. He is a versatile player who can score from inside and outside. He is also a good defender and rebounder. Tatum is a leader on the Celtics and is one of the team’s best players.