Jayson Tatum Biography
Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
Christopher was selected with the third overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft. In 2022 he helped the Celtics reach the NBA finals and also won a gold medal on the 2020 US Olympic team in Tokyo.
He holds the record for most points scored in an NBA All-Star game with 55 points.Tatum attended Chaminade College in Creve Coeur,Missouri.He scored 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game as a freshman and was awarded Metro Catholic Conference Co-Player of the Year in 2013, guiding the Red Devils to MCC and Missouri District 2 titles.
Tatum was a five-star recruit and regarded as one of the top talents. In the 2016 high school class, he was rated third overall, after Harry Giles and Josh Jackson, and second at small forward.
Career Journey
Tatum, a basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils in college, was a McDonald’s All-American during his time as a high school student in Missouri. United States, Missouri, St. Louis. In the 2017 NBA Draft, Tatum was chosen by the Boston Celtics as the third overall pick. In 2018, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Jayson Tatum has been a member of the Celtics for 7 seasons. In 457 regular-season games, he has averaged 22.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. He was chosen to participate in four All-Star games.
Jayson Tatum Age
How old is Tatum? Tatum is 26 years old as of 2024. He was born on March 3, 1998.
Jayson Tatum Height and Weight
He stands at an average height of 6 feet 8 inches and has a moderate weight of 95kg. In addition, his other body measurements are 44-32-38.
Christopher Family
Brandy Cole-Barnes and Justin Tatum had Christopher at the age of 19 years old but he was mostly raised by his mother. He has a half-brother and half-sister on his father’s side.
Jayson Tatum Wife
It’s Ella Mai who the basketball player is dating. She is a well-known singer-songwriter from Britain. She was born on November 3, 1994, in London, England, to a Jamaican mother and an English-Irish father.
Although the two’s exact relationship history is unknown, it is believed that they started dating in October 2020 when she was spotted at his residence. Despite their modest profile and seldom public appearances together, the strange likes and comments on social media are a warning flag.
Jayson Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $30 million attributed to his successful basketball career. The Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum agreed to a five-year, $166,300 contract that included a $166,300 guarantee and an average salary of $32,600,060 each year. Tatum’s base pay in 2023–2024 will be $32,600,060, with a $32,600,060 cap hit and a $32,600,060 dead cap value.
Charity
The Jayson Tatum Foundation’s goal is to uplift and positively influence kids, teenagers, and their families via sports, education, and support—and to motivate them to pursue their goals and ambitions.