Boston.com – Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will join teammate Kemba Walker in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game next month in Chicago.
“I am extremely blessed and grateful,” Tatum said in a statement released by the team. “Third year to make the All-Star team it is a surreal feeling. I’m just very excited and it is a dream come true.” Tatum will be one of seven reserves representing the Eastern Conference, joining Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler also of the Heat, Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers, Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Domantas Sabonis of the Indiana Pacers.
I have been sky high on Jayson Tatum for a long time, which is not exactly a hot take for a No. 3 overall pick, but I do expect big things for the young man. If you were able to take a look at the most frequently used words on my twitter account, “Tatum” has to be up there.
For the last two and a half years I’ve been predicting that one day Tatum will be First Team All-NBA so being named to the All-Star team in year 3 is a great first step.
I repeat, Jayson Tatum is smooth as silk. Kid is gonna be first team All-NBA some day. #Celtics #NBA #Bucks pic.twitter.com/cCYxLlyuRO
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) April 4, 2018
Tatum is going to be 1st Team All-NBA one day. https://t.co/kEOv8VAVcK
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) May 6, 2018
I repeat, Jayson Tatum is smooth as silk. Kid is gonna be first team All-NBA some day. #Celtics #NBA #Bucks pic.twitter.com/cCYxLlyuRO
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) April 4, 2018
I will keep saying this until it becomes reality: Jayson Tatum is a future First Team All-NBA player. #Celtics #NBA https://t.co/LnPK1Wl1r3
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) December 19, 2017
Jayson Tatum is going to be All-NBA one day. #Celtics
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) November 11, 2017
Some people are saying that Jaylen Brown should have made the team over Tatum as he has a better FG% and 3 point %. Although Tatum has a higher efficiency rating and is averaging more points, rebounds, and assists per game than Brown. So both were deserving, but I think Tatum should get the nod.
Tatum is the youngest All-Star the C’s have had since Antoine Walker and while he might not have a signature dance move (yet), Tatum has the potential to be the best homegrown player since Paul Pierce.
Now on to my favorite Tatum content on the internet.
I will now require all future Jayson Tatum highlights to feature Yeezy. #Celtics #CelticsTwitter https://t.co/GUeEhHjSxy
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) November 2, 2019
The 300s 