Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) signs autographs before the start of game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics Make Historic Jayson Tatum Announcement

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 3:17 PM ET

Jayson Tatum is already one of the best players in NBA history at just 27.

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics made an announcement about his historic 2023-24 season.

Via The Boston Celtics : "Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are the only players to make All-NBA First Team, win the NBA title and win a gold medal all in the same year"

Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are the only players to make All-NBA First Team, win the NBA title and win a gold medal all in the same year pic.twitter.com/4Zx9Divk7T
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 10, 2025

During the 2024 season, Tatum had averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 74 games.

He then led the Celtics to their first title in 16 years.

That summer, the former Duke star also signed a massive contract extension with the franchise.

Via ESPN (on July 1, 2024): "Breaking: Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 maximum contract extension with the Celtics, including a player option and trade kicker, sources tell @wojespn.

Deal is the biggest in NBA history."

Breaking: Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 maximum contract extension with the Celtics, including a player option and trade kicker, sources tell @wojespn.

Deal is the biggest in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/IwGo8qzs5u
— ESPN (@espn) July 1, 2024

This past season, Tatum had another fantastic year where he made his sixth straight NBA All-Star Game.

Via NBA Communications (on May 23): "The 2024-25 Kia All-NBA First Team:

▪️ Giannis Antetokounmpo of @Bucks ▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of @okcthunder ▪️ Nikola Jokić of @nuggets ▪️ Donovan Mitchell of @cavs ▪️ Jayson Tatum of @celtics"

The 2024-25 Kia All-NBA First Team:

▪️ Giannis Antetokounmpo of @Bucks
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of @okcthunder
▪️ Nikola Jokić of @nuggets
▪️ Donovan Mitchell of @cavs
▪️ Jayson Tatum of @celtics pic.twitter.com/oBjm0qKzO1
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 23, 2025

The Celtics ended up losing to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in six games).

Tatum also suffered a season-ending injury that could make him miss all of next year.

Breaking: Jayson Tatum was diagnosed with a torn Achilles and has already underwent surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Hoping for a speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/7Mf12Tkt8z
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 13, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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