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Tatum also represented the United States in international competition, winning a gold medal at the Under-19 World Cup in 2015, the Under-17 World Cup in 2014, and the Under-16 World Cup in 2013. After Tatum wrapped up his high school career, he was rated second in the country for his college recruiting class. So, he joined the Duke University Blue Devils under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. Playing only one season there, he averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while playing 33.3 minutes a game. That one year of college experience led to Tatum declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft, where he was selected third overall by the Boston Celtics. As a rookie, he averaged 13.9 points per game with five rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. That earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie team. Since Tatum’s rookie season, he has proven to be one of the best and brightest young players in the entire league. Not only that, but he has already entrenched himself in the record books of one of the greatest franchises in NBA history. He is either spoken of as being at or beyond the level of some of the greats who have worn the hallowed Celtics jersey. When a player is getting the buzz previously seen for others who became Hall of Famers, it is a telling sign, especially for someone who turned just 25 during the 2022-23 season.

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Chapter 1: Greatest Moments