Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected third overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Celtics. Tatum has quickly established himself as one of the most promising young stars in the NBA. He has a smooth shooting stroke, solid ball-handling skills, and a high basketball IQ. He is an excellent finisher around the rim and has the ability to create his own shot. He also has the potential to be an elite defender in the future. For Australian basketball fans, Tatum is a rising star they should be keeping an eye on.
