Jayson Tatum
#0PF · Boston Celtics
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 592 | 23.5 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 45.8% | 36.9% | 84.0% |
| 2025-26 | 7 | 19.6 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 39.0% | 29.4% | 87.5% |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 28.1 | 11.5 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 42.3% | 37.2% | 88.9% |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 25.0 | 9.7 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 42.7% | 28.3% | 86.1% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$112.6M
AAV
$22.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jayson Tatum's contract with the Boston Celtics grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $22.5M per year over 5 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Jayson's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 28 years old, Jayson is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Jayson to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Jayson Tatum earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 592 career games, Jayson has averaged 23.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Jayson's strongest metric is FG% at 4584.0, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.8, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Jayson ranks 34th in overall performance. Jayson will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Boston Celtics.
Current Sentiment
Tatum faces mixed perception after a C-grade performance despite being franchise cornerstone. Recent comeback from injury raises concerns about his current production and consistency levels. At $22.5M annually, contract appears reasonable but performance hasn't justified expectations this season. Media narrative centers on injury recovery and whether he'll return to MVP-caliber form. Fans remain cautiously optimistic given his pedigree, but patience is noticeably wearing thin.
Transaction History
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