The Boston Celtics reached the finals having one of the toughest runs of fixtures in the playoffs. Out of all the stars in the team, Robert Williams III and his performances have gone under the radar. He is a trusted player by the coach and he has earned himself a place in the starting lineup. Apart from a position in the team, Williams III has earned a very interesting nickname. He is known as the ‘Time Lord’ by fans all around the world. Interestingly enough, this nickname was given to him by the team’s fanbase itself. All the way back in 2018, when Boston drafted Williams, he made a fatal mistake that earned him his name. THE MYSTERY BEHIND CELTICS STAR’S NICKNAME The Boston Celtics [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/] have a talented roster comprising of players like Jayson Tatum [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jayson-tatum/], Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. Moreover, the team boasts of having a large number of homegrown players. One of them is Robert Williams III. READ MORE: UFC Fighter Belal Muhammad Teases a Podcast Episode With LeBron James as He Responds to “Hater” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-nba-basketball-news-ufc-fighter-belal-muhammad-teases-a-podcast-episode-with-lebron-james-as-he-responds-to-hater/] Fresh out of Texas A&M, the youngster was the 27th overall pick in the 1st round of the NBA draft. Interestingly enough, after getting drafted, he missed his introductory conference call with the media because of oversleeping! Boston Celtics players Robert Williams and Gordon Hayward [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201013111507/2020-09-24T011455Z_284620735_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg]Sep 23, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) celebrates with forward Gordon Hayward (20) after being fouled while shooting against the Miami Heat during the first half of game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Furthermore, he missed his flight to Boston for the very same reason. This was surprisingly taken well by the Celtics fans on social media who made Williams a cult hero. He was given the name ‘Time Lord’ in a sarcastic tone thanks to his sleeping habits. HOW HAS ROBERT WILLIAMS III PERFORMED? Robert Williams III started for the Boston Celtics against the Golden State Warriors in game 2 of the NBA finals despite having doubts regarding his fitness. He had a disappointing outing as he recorded [https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/4066211/robert-williams-iii] 2 points, 1 assist, and 2 rebounds to his name as the Celtics lost 107-88. Williams’ overall season stats stand at 10.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists for the 2021-22 season. WATCH THIS STORY: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Valuation: Which team is richer? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-boston-celtics-vs-golden-state-warriors-valuation-which-team-is-richer/] Do you think the Boston Celtics can win the NBA title this year? Let us know in the comments down below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jaylen Brown: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Jaylen Marselles Brown is an NBA guard/forward currently playing for the Boston Celtics. He played one year of college basketball before declaring for the 2016 NBA Draft, where he was selected with the third overall pick by the Celtics. In 2021, he earned his first All-Star selection.

[caption id="attachment_815981" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-815981 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-02T004734Z_1800092762_MT1USATODAY17076194_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHICAGO-BULLS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Jaylen Brown" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket defended by Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Brown was born on October 24, 1996, to Marselles and Mechalle Brown. Jaylen's father is a professional boxer and a Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board member. He also has an older brother, Quenton.

He attended Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, and was part of the USA Basketball Men's Under-18 National Team that won the Gold Medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2014. Brown, labeled "too smart" for the NBA, took a masters-level class in Berkeley's Cultural Studies of Sport in Education program during his first semester in college.

Brown averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 34 games playing for the California Golden Bears. He was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Jaylen Brown NBA career</h2>
After being selected with the third overall pick in the 2016 Draft by the Boston Celtics, Brown made an immediate impact. Although he only averaged 17.2 minutes in his rookie season, Brown was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Celtics went all the way to the Conference Finals before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jaylen's role in his sophomore year increased and he almost doubled his averages across the board. At age 21, he became the youngest player in franchise history to score 30 or more points in a Playoff game. The Celtics again lost to the Cavs in the Conference Finals.

[caption id="attachment_522198" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-522198 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210121101113/2021-01-16T020920Z_1067876423_MT1USATODAY15440182_RTRMADP_3_NBA-ORLANDO-MAGIC-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown" width="1920" height="1440" /> Jan 15, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a basket against Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) during the third quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Brown's stock continued to rise and he took a major leap in the 2020-21 season. He averaged career highs in points, steals, blocks, 3Pt %, FG %, FT %, and minutes per game on his way to earning his first All-Star nod. However, his season ended before the Playoffs as he had to undergo wrist surgery.

The Celtics' star duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum took the league by storm in the 2021-22 season. The Celtics made the Conference Finals for the fourth time in six years and they were finally able to reach the Finals for the first time in 14 years. Despite Brown's excellent display, the Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">NBA All-Star (2021)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">First-team All-Pac-12 (2016)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2016)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">McDonald's All-American (2015)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">First-team <i>Parade</i> All-American (2015)</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Mr. Georgia Basketball (2015)</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Jaylen Brown Net Worth and Contract</h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Brown's net worth is $10 million. He signed a deal with Adidas even before playing an NBA game. However, that deal expired in 2021 following which he wore shoes of various brands.

In 2022, Jaylen became the first athlete to sign with Kanye West's Donda Sports, a marketing agency.

Brown signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Celtics in 2019. He's slated to earn $28,741,071 in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off-season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Jaylen Brown Stats</h2>
In over 400 regular season games played in six seasons, Brown averages 16.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. His numbers have been on the rise since his rookie year and these averages will go up as he completes more seasons.

In 2021-22, Brown averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 66 games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Jaylen Brown Activism</h2>
Jaylen Brown is an intelligent, well-spoken, and socially conscious athlete. He became the youngest elected vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) at 22 years of age. He has often spoken about the importance of education and technology. In 2019, Brown was named an MIT Media Lab fellow.

Through his work with MIT and his 7uice Foundation, Brown has taken a strong interest in tackling education and income inequality, among other social advocacy initiatives.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Jaylen Brown?</h2>
Jaylen Brown's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FCHWPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FCHWPO</a>

Jaylen Brown's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fchwpo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fchwpo</a>
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<td width="319">25</td>
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<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319">0</td>
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<td width="319">American</td>
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<td width="319">6'6" (1.98 m)</td>
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<td width="319">101 kg (223 lb)</td>
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Jaylen Brown: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Jaylen Marselles Brown is an NBA guard/forward currently playing for the Boston Celtics. He played one year of college basketball before declaring for the 2016 NBA Draft, where he was selected with the third overall pick by the Celtics. In 2021, he earned his first All-Star selection. Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket defended by Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Brown was born on October 24, 1996, to Marselles and Mechalle Brown. Jaylen&#8217;s father is a professional boxer and a Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board member. He also has an older brother, Quenton. He attended Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, and was part of the USA Basketball Men&#8217;s Under-18 National Team that won the Gold Medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2014. Brown, labeled &#8220;too smart&#8221; for the NBA, took a masters-level class in Berkeley&#8217;s Cultural Studies of Sport in Education program during his first semester in college. Brown averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 34 games playing for the California Golden Bears. He was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. Jaylen Brown NBA career After being selected with the third overall pick in the 2016 Draft by the Boston Celtics, Brown made an immediate impact. Although he only averaged 17.2 minutes in his rookie season, Brown was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Celtics went all the way to the Conference Finals before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jaylen&#8217;s role in his sophomore year increased and he almost doubled his averages across the board. At age 21, he became the youngest player in franchise history to score 30 or more points in a Playoff game. The Celtics again lost to the Cavs in the Conference Finals. Jan 15, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a basket against Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) during the third quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Brown&#8217;s stock continued to rise and he took a major leap in the 2020-21 season. He averaged career highs in points, steals, blocks, 3Pt %, FG %, FT %, and minutes per game on his way to earning his first All-Star nod. However, his season ended before the Playoffs as he had to undergo wrist surgery. The Celtics&#8217; star duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum took the league by storm in the 2021-22 season. The Celtics made the Conference Finals for the fourth time in six years and they were finally able to reach the Finals for the first time in 14 years. Despite Brown&#8217;s excellent display, the Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games. Major Achievements NBA All-Star (2021) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017) First-team All-Pac-12 (2016) Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2016) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2015) First-team Parade All-American (2015) Mr. Georgia Basketball (2015) Jaylen Brown Net Worth and Contract According to Celebrity Net Worth, Brown&#8217;s net worth is $10 million. He signed a deal with Adidas even before playing an NBA game. However, that deal expired in 2021 following which he wore shoes of various brands. In 2022, Jaylen became the first athlete to sign with Kanye West&#8217;s Donda Sports, a marketing agency. Brown signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Celtics in 2019. He&#8217;s slated to earn $28,741,071 in 2022-23. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off-season. Jaylen Brown Stats In over 400 regular season games played in six seasons, Brown averages 16.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. His numbers have been on the rise since his rookie year and these averages will go up as he completes more seasons. In 2021-22, Brown averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 66 games. Jaylen Brown Activism Jaylen Brown is an intelligent, well-spoken, and socially conscious athlete. He became the youngest elected vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) at 22 years of age. He has often spoken about the importance of education and technology. In 2019, Brown was named an MIT Media Lab fellow. Through his work with MIT and his 7uice Foundation, Brown has taken a strong interest in tackling education and income inequality, among other social advocacy initiatives. How to contact Jaylen Brown? Jaylen Brown&#8217;s Twitter: FCHWPO Jaylen Brown&#8217;s Instagram: fchwpo  Age 25  Marital Status Unmarried  NBA Championship Rings 0  Nationality American  Height 6&#8217;6&#8243; (1.98 m)  Weight 101 kg (223 lb)

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<h2><strong>Jayson Tatum Net Worth in 2024: Career, Parents, Children, and More</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Jayson Christopher Tatum </span>is an <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> player currently playing for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/">Boston Celtics</a>. Before joining the league, he attended<span style="font-weight: 400"> Chaminade College Preparatory School and later joined Duke University, where he played </span>college basketball for the Dukes. The Celtics drafted Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft with the third overall pick. In 2020, he earned his first All-Star selection, four more followed the seasons (2020-2024).

Tatum usually plays in the small forward or power forward position and has sported jersey #0.

[caption id="attachment_885534" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-885534" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-07T032521Z_53725249_MT1USATODAY17463663_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-NEW-YORK-KNICKS.jpg" alt="Jayson Tatum" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Jayson was born on March 3, 1998, to Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father, a former university basketball player, works as a basketball coach at the high school level, while his mother practices law.

On September 10, 2019, Tatum and his high school girlfriend, Toriah Lachell, gave birth to their son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr.
<h2><b>High School &amp; College Career</b></h2>
Jason Tatum attended <span style="font-weight: 400">Chaminade College Prep, Missouri. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Inspired by Bradley Beal and played with Tyler Cook, he</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior. Moreover, he led Chaminade to a Missouri Class 5A state title. He also won the</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American, and a Mr. Show-Me Basketball.</span>

After that Tatum attended<span style="font-weight: 400"> Duke University for a year (2016-2017) where in the Freshman Season, despite missing the first eight games of the season because of a foot injury, he a</span><span style="font-weight: 400">veraged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. Due to this amazing feat, he was named to All-ACC Freshman Team and got an </span>All-ACC Third Team selection.
<h2><b>NBA Career</b></h2>
Jason Tatum's NBA career started back in 2017, when he was <span style="font-weight: 400">the 3rd overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Primarily small forward or power forward, he flaunts jersey #0. With the amazing player that he is, Tatum has had some major wins during his career. Let's take a look at his NBA triumphs.</span>
<h3>Major achievements</h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Five-time NBA All-Star</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Four-time All-NBA selection</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Led Celtics to 2024 NBA Championship, winning Finals MVP.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Holds records for most points in an All-Star Game (55) and in Game 7 of the playoffs (51).</span>
<h3><strong>Jayson Tatum's stats
</strong></h3>
After 513 games in his NBA career, Tatum is averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

In the 2023-2024 season, he put up great numbers, with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on average.
<h2>Jayson Tatum's 2024 net worth and endorsements</h2>
Tatum recently signed a $315 Million contract extension with the Celtics, the 2024 finals MVP has since surpassed Jaylen Brown, making his contract the largest in NBA history. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jayson-tatum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> estimates the net worth of Jayson Tatum as $45.9 million. Considering the potential the 26-year-old has, his net worth may take a significant rise.

Tatum has endorsement deals with the Jordan Brand <span style="font-weight: 400">(signature shoe Jordan Tatum 1)</span>, Gatorade, and Subway, he also is the<span style="font-weight: 400"> NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner for homeownership in St. Louis.</span>
<h2><strong>Jayson Tatum's foundation and charity</strong></h2>
The Jayson Tatum Foundation sponsors more than 100 boys and girls, who attend an all-expenses-paid one-day summer Basketball Camp &amp; Leadership Program every year. The Foundation, as per its website, annually identifies agencies and organizations in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area who need assistance and solicit donations with the help of partnering organizations. Moreover, he has also partnered with <span style="font-weight: 400">SoFi to boost home ownership in St. Louis.</span>

[caption id="attachment_503605" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-503605" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210105094248/2021-01-05T015635Z_1168885209_MT1USATODAY15395799_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum" width="1920" height="1398" /> Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

During the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation pledged to match $250,000 to help provide meals through Feeding America and The Greater Boston Food Bank in the Boston area.
<h2><b>Personal Beliefs</b></h2>
Tatum is a Christian by faith, who thanks his religion for the success he has achieved in his life. Showing his love for the religion, he made a tattoo on his back which reads "GODS WILL" and under it is the phrase "Proverb 3:5-6" written. Moreover, he has a striking tattoo of Jesus Christ on the cross in the middle of his back.
<h2><strong>How to contact Jayson Tatum?</strong></h2>
<strong>Jayson Tatum’s Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jaytatum0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/jaytatum0</a>

<strong>Jayson Tatum’s Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/</a>
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<td width="189"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="177">26</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="177">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="177">Ella Mai</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="177">Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="177">American</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td width="177">Boston Celtics</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="177">1</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="177">6’ 8”</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="177">96 kg</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="177">2.11 m</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="177">Air Jordan (Jordan Tatum 1)</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="177">Air Jordan, Gatorade, Subway, <span style="font-weight: 400"> NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner</span>.</td>
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Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum Net Worth in 2024: Career, Parents, Children, and More Jayson Christopher Tatum is an NBA player currently playing for the Boston Celtics. Before joining the league, he attended Chaminade College Preparatory School and later joined Duke University, where he played college basketball for the Dukes. The Celtics drafted Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft with the third overall pick. In 2020, he earned his first All-Star selection, four more followed the seasons (2020-2024). Tatum usually plays in the small forward or power forward position and has sported jersey #0. Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Jayson was born on March 3, 1998, to Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father, a former university basketball player, works as a basketball coach at the high school level, while his mother practices law. On September 10, 2019, Tatum and his high school girlfriend, Toriah Lachell, gave birth to their son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. High School &amp; College Career Jason Tatum attended Chaminade College Prep, Missouri. Inspired by Bradley Beal and played with Tyler Cook, he averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior. Moreover, he led Chaminade to a Missouri Class 5A state title. He also won the Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), McDonald&#8217;s All-American, and a Mr. Show-Me Basketball. After that Tatum attended Duke University for a year (2016-2017) where in the Freshman Season, despite missing the first eight games of the season because of a foot injury, he averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. Due to this amazing feat, he was named to All-ACC Freshman Team and got an All-ACC Third Team selection. NBA Career Jason Tatum&#8217;s NBA career started back in 2017, when he was the 3rd overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. Primarily small forward or power forward, he flaunts jersey #0. With the amazing player that he is, Tatum has had some major wins during his career. Let&#8217;s take a look at his NBA triumphs. Major achievements Five-time NBA All-Star Four-time All-NBA selection 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP Led Celtics to 2024 NBA Championship, winning Finals MVP. Holds records for most points in an All-Star Game (55) and in Game 7 of the playoffs (51). Jayson Tatum&#8217;s stats After 513 games in his NBA career, Tatum is averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. In the 2023-2024 season, he put up great numbers, with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on average. Jayson Tatum&#8217;s 2024 net worth and endorsements Tatum recently signed a $315 Million contract extension with the Celtics, the 2024 finals MVP has since surpassed Jaylen Brown, making his contract the largest in NBA history. Forbes estimates the net worth of Jayson Tatum as $45.9 million. Considering the potential the 26-year-old has, his net worth may take a significant rise. Tatum has endorsement deals with the Jordan Brand (signature shoe Jordan Tatum 1), Gatorade, and Subway, he also is the NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner for homeownership in St. Louis. Jayson Tatum&#8217;s foundation and charity The Jayson Tatum Foundation sponsors more than 100 boys and girls, who attend an all-expenses-paid one-day summer Basketball Camp &amp; Leadership Program every year. The Foundation, as per its website, annually identifies agencies and organizations in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area who need assistance and solicit donations with the help of partnering organizations. Moreover, he has also partnered with SoFi to boost home ownership in St. Louis. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports During the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation pledged to match $250,000 to help provide meals through Feeding America and The Greater Boston Food Bank in the Boston area. Personal Beliefs Tatum is a Christian by faith, who thanks his religion for the success he has achieved in his life. Showing his love for the religion, he made a tattoo on his back which reads &#8220;GODS WILL&#8221; and under it is the phrase &#8220;Proverb 3:5-6&#8221; written. Moreover, he has a striking tattoo of Jesus Christ on the cross in the middle of his back. How to contact Jayson Tatum? Jayson Tatum’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaytatum0 Jayson Tatum’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Ella Mai  Kids Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr  Nationality American  Team Boston Celtics  Rings 1  Height 6’ 8”  Weight 96 kg  Wingspan 2.11 m  Shoes Air Jordan (Jordan Tatum 1)  Endorsements Air Jordan, Gatorade, Subway, NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner.

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