Jayson Tatum has shown that he is a special NBA player from the beginning. Having taken the Celtics to five Eastern Conference finals appearances, two NBA Finals appearances, and a title, he is already one of the most decorated stars in franchise history.

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

After making another All-NBA First Team, Celtics star Jayson Tatum continues to follow in the footsteps of Bill Russell and Larry Bird.

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Despite the tough ending and the Celtics losing to the New York Knicks in six games, Tatum still put together another standout season. He averaged 26.8 points on 45.2% shooting, along with 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. His scoring ranked fifth in the NBA, and he helped lead the Celtics to a 61-21 record.

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