Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum is an elite NBA forward and the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics, renowned for his smooth, polished offensive skill set and competitive drive. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he played a standout single college season at Duke University before being selected third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Over a stellar career spent entirely in Boston, he has led the franchise to multiple deep playoff runs, captured an NBA Championship in 2024, earned multiple All-NBA First Team selections, and won multiple Olympic gold medals with Team USA. His extraordinary strengths center on his elite three-level scoring versatility—featuring a deadly step-back jumper and smooth isolation moves—combined with high-level rebounding, excellent playmaking vision, and impactful perimeter defense.