There have been many jokes made about Jayson Tatum’s youth over his past few years as a Celtic, but casting all jokes aside it has been impressive how quickly the former Duke Blue Devil blossomed into an NBA star.
That was summed up today in Boston’s 116-86 win over the Charlotte Hornets as Tatum led the way with 22 points and made franchise history in the process. For a franchise so rich in its history, Tatum stands alone as the youngest Celtic to reach 5,000 career points:
At 23 years, 32 days old Jayson Tatum just became the youngest player in Celtics history to reach 5,000 career points.
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) April 4, 2021
Who happened to find this Tweet from Celtics.com reporter Taylor Snow? Tatum’s number one supporter, his mother Brandy Cole:
“At 23 years, 32 days old Jayson Tatum just became the youngest player in Celtics history to reach 5,000 career points.” Thats my baby!!!!
— BCole_Esq (@Brandy_N_Cole) April 5, 2021
For the Boston star, nothing means more than that:
Moms proud of me that’s all that matter 🙏🏽 https://t.co/GCdd2RZwPk
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) April 5, 2021
