JAYSONTATUM
BOSTON CELTICSJayson Tatum — NBA champion, 6× All-Star, one of basketball's most complete forwards. Career stats, bio and legacy of the Boston Celtics' franchise cornerstone.
1×NBA CHAMPION
6×ALL-STAR
Jayson Tatum biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
Carried off the court in a wheelchair after rupturing his Achilles tendon mid-performance in the 2025 playoffs, Jayson Tatum returned to the floor just 10 months later — far ahead of typical recovery timelines — and looked like himself almost immediately. Born March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm).
He played one season at Duke before being drafted 3rd overall by the Boston Celtics in 2017, spending his entire career with the franchise. He led Boston to the 2024 NBA championship, the franchise's 18th title.
A six-time All-Star, Tatum won the 2023 All-Star Game MVP and has made the All-NBA First Team four times. In 2021 he scored 60 points in a game against San Antonio, tying a Celtics franchise record set by Larry Bird.
Career totals through 601 games and nine seasons: 23.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
Still an active player with the Boston Celtics, continuing his return from Achilles surgery during the 2025–26 season.
Jayson Tatum quick facts — Height 6'8. 23.5 PPG career average. Championship years: 2024.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Jayson Tatum awards and honors — Championship years: 2024.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
6x
5x
Jayson Tatum career statistics summary — 23.5 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Jayson Tatum career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
vs BOS
vs BOS
vs DET
vs BRK
vs BOS
Jayson Tatum advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Jayson Tatum playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Jayson Tatum All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
Jayson Tatum NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Jayson Tatum — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height, salary and net worth.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Jayson Tatum averaged 23.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists per game in the regular season.
Jayson Tatum salary history — Career earnings $209,664,075 (Spotrac).
Salary, contract value and career earnings.
Players similar to Jayson Tatum — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
NoteThe club shown in the profile isn't necessarily the player's last team, but the one he's most associated with and that defined his career. See the full team history in the Transactions section.