Jayson Tatum Drafted 3rd Overall By Boston Celtics in 2017 NBA Draft

With the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft the Boston Celtics select Duke University forward Jayson Tatum. The 2017 NBA Draft is the first step in the journey of the next wave of NBA stars.
The 2017 NBA Draft is live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. With the Number 1 pick, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Washington's Markelle Fultz, followed by UCLA's Lonzo Ball at 2nd by the Los Angeles Lakers and Duke's Jayson Tatum at 3rd by the Boston Celtics. Watch live on ESPN!

[@Wolfman12395]

Had to come back here again after Tatum just got his first ring!!!! I can't believe 2017 was 7 years ago already, but CONGRATS JAYSON YOU EARNED EVERY BIT OF WINNING YOUR FIRST TITLE!!!! :D

[@zealachebe2930]

Fr😊

[@splash2334]

Celtics picking Tatum will be remembered as the night the Celtics started another dynasty.

[@bobross372]

Eddie Hernandez it's not that obvious. This C's team was written out of the playoffs by all these "experts" since the Bucks series. Tatum and Brown have had to prove every single night that they are as good as advertised.

[@HJ-ne1gx]

When was the last time the celtics formed a dynasty? There last "Big 3" were arguably the most overrated trio of superstars. Ever.

[@karvensfelix5942]

Ultra Sur overrated? They won a ring and got hit with injuries. They’re arguable on their way to a 3 peat without injuries to KG and the 2010 Perkins(where they lost by 4 in game 7). The only superstar was KG and he’s the one who got hit with injuried

[@knicksfan6337]

nah Jaylen y’all sleepin on him

[@bostonsportsfan5346]

Smart man

[@brisonroberts5118]

Who’s Here after he just got his first ring

[@spicy5766]

Yeaaaaaaaa

[@sostdm617]

Yessir

[@zealachebe2930]

Yessir

[@HalftimeProductions]

Happy with this pick 🍀

[@shred4life256]

Whats up Halftime!

[@iJaxy10]

W

[@vers96]

Halftime Productions happy 4 u guys from a laker fan

[@johnmichaels1413]

What a great pick

[@Htiy]

W

[@ilovebasketball666]

Tatum is a superstar now!! I’m so grateful he got drafted to Boston, and I’m so happy to have him here!! Who else is in 2022?

[@vindee2996]

🙋‍♂️while waiting for 2nd round 🤣

[@harrisonbennett8107]

@@vindee2996 🔥

[@Juxce]

He’s a star in regular season and super star in playoffs like jimmy butler

[@aceboogie1800]

Onto his 3rd ECF!!!

[@robbietruong4592]

We going to the ecf baby!!! What a draft pick

[@chrismeglio7209]

Back here after they just won the NBA Finals

[@spicy5766]

Used to pray for times like this!!!

[@CaptainLolipopz]

Ainge knew LA was going to take Ball, and he knew Philly was going to take Fultz, so he traded down from 1 to 3 and still got the best player in the draft and possibly started another dynasty in Boston. Never doubt Danny Ainge.

[@sanhitgutta32]

@Michael Sardar probably not anymore

[@fenixkillzem1181]

@@sanhitgutta32 I don’t know man the Celtics turned it around they now have the best defense in the nba and went from 9 seed to being top 5 in the east no doubt and they got emerging superstars in jaylen brown and the timelord Robert Williams crazy defense

[@mr.z6252]

@@sanhitgutta32 Still 4th in the east

[@tmillz120]

Look at how it played out to this day man my goodness … Celtics talked up fultz so much before the drafted and then traded down. One of the best moves in nba history

[@thebigbear8841]

@@mr.z6252 Took a turn

[@aaronvalverde4975]

A legend was drafted

[@FishTube069]

Damn right. Look where they at now

[@davissing3313]

Looking like a hall of famer now.

[@tylerobrien1253]

Chill a little

[@jonver1104]

@@tylerobrien1253 30pts for 2 games in the playoffs so ha ha to you!

[@Vibe1610]

@@tylerobrien1253 Nah he right

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Tyler O’Brien casual

[@carlpatrickragas2159]

A ring or series of deep playoff runs will make him one.

[@PatsNation]

He’s going to be a Superstar!!! I’m so happy my Celtics got him.

[@ProdKillonopin]

Beast dude...

[@merick8540]

@Boston Celtics …

[@thelizardking11]

@Boston Celtics are u really a celtics fan ?

[@jermainerodgers]

@P J yes he is

[@boyardeegaming8684]

Comment aged well

[@tyriwilliams123]

I knew Tatum was going to Boston he is very underrated that can do it all dont be suprised if he starts for Celtics next season

[@chachee15]

He sounds like a man. Fultz looked and sounded like a 2 year old

[@n.d.n.boogie701]

were next GO Celtic's

[@vault4254]

lil dyce i know. when danny ainge bought our team, he fucked up everything cuz he:'s a dumbass

[@drewdl9513]

chachee15 lol Fultz had a really deep voice but he did look like a 2 year old

[@Option42B]

theyre both young and you can hear it a lot... but try to listen to interviews from jaylen browns draft night and then how he speaks now... i think half of it is nerves... these kids are really really young... not sure i like that we draft them this early tbh... its almost impossible to predict how they will develop...

[@evanandrus3728]

I can't believe I chewed Danny Ainge out for choosing Tatum over Fultz.

[@alleybhoy5092]

Evan Andrus Still believe that lol

[@DixieCanillo]

Mr. D fultz is a bust now

[@Barneythedinosaur3557]

Lol

[@teejaytv3821]

Evan Andrus Atleast you admitted it

[@wo1463]

this was me as well

[@spectre4962]

The man who posterize Lebron james

[@goriotv2023]

2023. He is now the face of the Boston Celtics

[@SamUHells]

And now a champion 🏆🍀

[@sostdm617]

​@@SamUHells yessir

[@scottinnh88]

Who is here after the Celtics swept Philly in 2020 playoffs.

[@lenirish]

What a humble kid. Even though he knows how to tie a tie, he still wore a bow tie instead.

[@twaffleproductions]

Haha! I saw his channel too.

[@adrianasofiarodriguezquint3359]

5 years later he won the ECF22 with the C's and also MVP, moving forward to the NBA Finals 2022! Great moment to be a Celtic! #CelticPride

[@Riles3152]

If there was a 2017 re-draft, top 5 picks would be: 1.Tatum 2.D. Mitchell 3.D. Fox 4.Bam A. 5.Lauri Markkanen

[@Cyberclone8790]

zo shoulda gone 6th or 5th if his knee never got hurt. he was breaking out right before

[@Riles3152]

@@Cyberclone8790 I agree. Very sad what's happened to his career with injuries.

[@jadenserda1909]

This kid now has the Celtics all time record for points in a game..

[@bumkinanimations2671]

**tied**

[@markalterado88]

I like this kid. I really hope he becomes the next dominant player in the NBA. I rate him higher than the picks above him.

[@zwebackshyper9307]

well yea he's from st. louis

[@mohamedadan6678]

This aged well

[@Htiy]

Wow

[@spinexel6847]

This edited?

[@johnconners1733]

W

[@raginasiangaming910]

Tatum can be the next Paul Pierce. Not in skill set because every star is different, but in terms of what he will mean to Boston fans and what Boston will mean to him. As a lifelong Celtics fan, what gives Paul Pierce a special place in my heart is the relationship that he has with the Celtics fanbase. We loved him for what he gave to us and he has always loved us in return. I think Tatum can be the same guy, a guy who came from LA but will bleed Celtics green forever. I look forward to one day being in Boston with my son when they retire Tatum's jersey and talking about this amazing season and how I watched him come out as a player.

[@elchichosantana6410]

I think he is better than Paul Pierce or Antoine Walker.

[@jermainerodgers]

He is a 2 way monster like kawhi

[@twaffleproductions]

FINALS!

[@Sergio-bg1zu]

he'll be better and in the Bird convo in fact

[@brendanronan11]

Tatum’s from STL

[@SpikeShooter92]

Here after he made it to the Finals. What a career thus far!

[@eihtballjnky]

Anyone else watching this after Tatum destroyed the clippers?

[@maboo289]

skyler augustus what gave it away

[@7twenty8]

Watching after Tatum swept the 76ers out of the playoffs.

[@arwell421]

Watching it after he destroyed Raptors

[@warclown5245]

Watching after he destroyed the heats

[@arwell421]

@@warclown5245 u come here from future?

[@dannycooper8253]

He's the most underrated and raw player in the draft.....he is going to be amazing! Josh jackson will be great as well, i think all the top 12 or so will be good, but tatum was the player that the celtics had to take he's gonna be a baller!

[@ChillaxPlay91]

your comment is Underrated. Try small caps next time

[@Option42B]

he might be the 3rd pick but not many talked about him...

[@nireedrakeford2455]

Dan Man How is that bold prediction working out for you???? Hahaha ,bad pick for the Celtics, hahahaha....

[@adelaidecorpuz2077]

Josh jackson is trash

[@ja1720]

Dan Man I love looking back at these clown wannabe GM’s. Don’t quit your days job. Another Carmelo he says 🤦‍♂️

[@willrundle2]

Danny ainge finessed the sixers

[@vamsik4701]

Good thing Lonzo went to the Lakers or else Lavar would've started his own franchise

[@pottytheparrot310]

Vamsi K What would happen if the Clippers drafted him

[@j26-i1q]

Trash

[@alexloza9434]

Now he’s ☘️☘️☘️☘️ away from a 🏆

[@justincote2744]

What he has become now is amazing

[@SuperDeviation]

He's gonna be special! You can tell how much raw talent he has and how polished he is on both ends of the court. More importantly, he seems like a good son and a nice person.

[@ValdasMi]

And fishing, we went fishing a lot

[@getlikealec2129]

This is good for my celtics☘️🍀

[@aardvark2520]

Josh Jackson would of been better

[@probablyevil7945]

Aardvark 25 Not a Celtics fan but Tatum is a scorer and Josh Jackson just seems like Jaylen Brown.

[@koreylee8003]

Jackson didn't want to play for Boston

[@Option42B]

josh jackson seems like jaylen brown???? are we looking at the same people? anyway im glad we picked tatum... i just like his movement and style... hope he gets better from 3 tho...

[@aardvark2520]

Common Sense celtics dont need a scorer. they need a dominant player who can get rebounds and most importantly PLAY DEFENSE. which tatum is ok at. but yea if jackson didnt practice for the celtics the they shouldnt draft him. but this isnt good for the celtics compared to what the celtics could have done. all they did was draft a prett good scored with moderate defense and that ainy gonna do shit against the cavs

[@h2wht69]

Danny Ainge u da real mvp

[@TheZavala45]

Future NBA Finals MVP

[@MyNamelsName]

His sub has bacon

[@lildutes8370]

Just watched this again after JT went off for 60 in the 32 point comeback vs the Spurs

[@혜송지]

2022 he's the Face of BOSTON CELTICS now I'm so proud of him🥺 they made it to that Finals too

[@danangdwiatma6158]

the wolves got J.Butler 😁

[@eminem252525]

Danang Dwiatma Just rename eastern conference to 2nd d-league LMAO the nba is a joke

[@danangdwiatma6158]

eminem252525 the east is getting weaker and Lebron about to go to LA

[@7Roxer]

Danang Dwiatma What were the bulls thinking????? This offseason is crazier than the finals

[@jingwhee3252]

EAST IS WEAK LEBRON EASY ROAD TO FINALS

[@brentsare8877]

Jing Whee Teams like the 76ers and Celtics on the rise though

[@jiggamynigga1943]

This is a great pick for the Celtics, they needed another guy who could create his own shot and they got probably the best offensive player in the draft here.

[@Htiy]

Nice 😳

[@epicwolves125]

Damn

[@CristianoRonaldo-ke7vg]

​@@epicwolves125 he kinda a Body

[@jordan12118]

A legend was born

[@xsprays7937]

3 years later... He has the POTENTIAL to be the best Celtic ever.

[@dylonmartinez7946]

I bet you the Celtics front office was in disbelief they played Philly that dirty, what a steal after trading back in the draft

[@drewkerby2278]

anyone else here after he hit the step back 3 on giannis opening night

[@nando_209]

And now he’s a champion!

[@christianvarquez3230]

Just here... After he acored 54 vs Durant and the Nets

[@Saulsexz]

Fake stats🤧

[@RufinoMaldonado]

Anyone here after he won the title?

[@leeazo]

Can someone explain this (0:48)?

[@yurhomi4478]

leeazo that got me dead af, there is definitely something wrong with him tho... 😂

[@Matt-io8cx]

leeazo this is your brain on drugs

[@dinkledan9040]

He smokin dem clover leaves.

[@petourivsbranch5611]

leeazo I don't get it

[@thetingletable]

leeazo he's a clown.

[@biongrenn8010]

roty...

[@mastercocoytv1087]

Who's here after JT drop 60 points against the spurs?

[@claudialicata3821]

Me!

[@adrianjcgalitan3612]

CHAMP!!!

[@drinkableliquid8114]

Lakers fan and still have nightmares about this

[@p-money2341]

Lol I’m a Boston fan and this man will bring 18 to Boston soon

[@aaronmontane6479]

Nah they’re good 😂

[@yamakihayashida]

@@p-money2341 tmr he bring 18 to boston sir

[@peregrinefalcon54]

Now He's an NBA CHAMPION 🏆

[@Flanzzzzz1]

Congrats Tatum ur a champ !

[@breadypie]

now making 50’s in game 7

[@JanikAshe]

Celtics owned a draft that day, trading with 76ers with benefits to take a guy that they would taken with 1st anyway.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Celtic fan since 1979, saw us loose Len Bias, miss the playoffs fora decade, loose out on Dirk and Tim, this kid ALMOST makes up for it. If inuries stay away and he stays under Brad this kid can be a top 3 to 5 player in the game within the next 2 to 4 years. He is 3x more athletic then I thought he was, and he has not even understood how to rebound and shot block yet. An his offense reminds me already of the BEST of Carmelo and our own beloved Paul Pierce. An JB can be a top 15 to 25 player in his own right. The next 10 to 15 years is going to be fun as a Celitcs fan.

[@Intr0vertical]

And now hes consensus top 5. Crazy. 5 years later

[@Intr0vertical]

And JB is top 25 now too. Great predictions

[@whodatnola5048]

Fultz and ball drafted over this guy imagine the sixers if they selected him

[@mnhjess9311]

If Tatum Was Gonna Be the projected first Pick the Celtics Would’ve Taken him They say him I think Looking back at it The Celtics Wanted Him to be thr guy Not IT

[@bigmils44]

I had to comeback to this us celtics fans are in great hands

[@JBsleeze31]

The future is bright for us 🍀

[@justinreyes8082]

Jayson Tatum the next big thing

[@zachprod6580]

You are right

[@BULLIESBULLY]

He wouldve looked great in a suns uniform. Oh well best player in the draft. Ya'll gone see.

[@Barneythedinosaur3557]

SLIM SAIYAN Man u called it

[@jonver1104]

Man youre right!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Htiy]

Good shit

[@Vibe1610]

W

[@Owen004]

Amazing pick

[@vald1710]

Hes gonna make it really far

[@KendoeMoore-bx8jk]

Jayson Tatum is a great basketball player he has a real good chance to win his first NBA championship this year. He's been a baller since day one and i would like to say congratulations to the Boston Celtics for advancing to the NBA finals 05/27/2024

[@vfams7097]

We’re winning a championship next year. Btw Celtics just lost to the heat today😭😭😭

[@goriotv2023]

Congrats Champ! 🍀🍀🍀 Banner 18

[@robertosoltero4641]

I think he is very good. Maybe lead the Celtics to the NBA Finals at 19 years old.

[@9thcup361]

Now he is a champion. ☘️💚🏆

[@zay_gzs5635]

Who's here after Jayson Tatum drop 60 points

[@vinceofficial94]

I am!

[@pds3181]

always thought that tatum has better upside than jackson...Tatum = Paul pierce/paul george hybrid..

[@raheemwilliams2535]

Lakers and 76ers both messed up both drafted PG and in up trading them away while Jayson Tatum go on to have a great career

[@WOWlowLifeDoj]

Top Team Top Playah!!! Celtics 2024 Champs incoming!

[@cjtucker4958]

I hope they don't trade jaylen brown

[@celticsnation3689]

Ainge said he hangs up the phone when teams include Brown for trades

[@cjtucker4958]

TheLittleGuy thanks man

[@clamp202]

Cj Tucker hope they do so that he would get some minutes and be the next MIP

[@LakersReaction]

Cj Tucker even a laker fan knows they won't trade brown .. that's the Ingram vs Brown rivalry in the future !

[@KalelaChannel]

Welcome Jayson. I wanted this dude with the first pick. Imagine how I feel when the Celtics got him with the 3rd overall pick.

[@timothymcauliffe932]

What a waste of a pick. He definitely won’t beat KD, Kyrie, Giannis, and playoff Jimmy on his way to the finals.

[@sannyharris1772]

What did you say? Lol 🥳🥳☘️☘️

[@percylytchiii2708]

This didn’t age well 😂

[@qceaz11]

Good pick for the Celtics Jackson is a all around better player but I think Tatum fits Boston better then Jackson does & his momma is bad too I might become his step daddy one day lol

[@johnconners1733]

lmao you were wrong about jackson vs tatum

[@jordan12118]

qceaz11 Wrong! Tatum is way better than Jackson

[@cid5087]

Jackson doesn't even deserved to be called garbage coz it's an insult to garbage.

[@kyle6386]

Celtics fans, he's gonna lead us to banner 18 sooner than later, I can feel it ☘️☘️☘️

[@studiousultraman7873]

Celtics Banner 18 coming 2020

[@elchichosantana6410]

We choke in ECF.

[@bobtyson3718]

Let's go my boy Jayson Tatum in the NBA represent the Lou

[@RandomZayMK8]

Here before he wins his first ring. Remind me when he wins it.

[@jesonvallejos3049]

Who's here because of NBA finals?

[@satchmofan1]

Pretty good pic. He's a Celtics legend now.

[@anthonyricardi107]

Mission Complete

[@getbuckets4252]

So happy we got TATUM , Carmelo with defense potential

[@HerHumbledDog]

Made it to the NBA finals 6years later! So happy for this young man!

[@direkramseychikboy9102]

Russell, Cousy, Havliceck, Cowens, Bird, McHale, Parish, Pierce, KG, Allen and Tatum.

[@jordan12118]

Add Brown to that list

[@bossdon_arita773]

CP3 to the Spurs!

[@Kiyoka1997]

My GOAT just won his first championship 🥹

[@byebyestefondiggs593]

He sounds like Freq from 2k16

[@dirtrider6585]

Celtics are goin to be a top team this year

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Historical pick for the Celtics. He's going to be the new Larry Bird.

[@JosephYamanashi]

And now NBA Champion. Congratulations

[@theoakty9242]

fantastic pick by celtics this guys will be a superstar

[@Htiy]

Wow

[@suicune7712]

Aged wekk

[@lucillerose-davis7666]

Lakers and Sixers fans will highly regret passing over Tatum.

[@aaronmontane6479]

Nah Lakers won without him and would’ve traded him for AD anyway.

[@wp8639]

Best player on this draft!

[@shermereblanding]

Bro so😂 happy

[@blackmanstrengthmassay9665]

That Celtics Mascot Tho lol..

[@sportstrades2222]

Dwayne Massay what can I say

[@dom3221]

Sports Trades you can't dance

[@liljcmusic6148]

Lakers should of got jayson Tatum & Celtics get Lonzo ball. Imagine that though Kyle kuzma & jayson Tatum that’s scary

[@jalilamous709]

Who here after Tatum chocking in the finals

[@Option42B]

i really disagree with you guys judgement on this guy... i think he is much better at rebounding and defense than you give him credit for... he is not the lock down defender jackson is but he is way above average...

[@BallKnower]

Just dropped 50 against the Big 3 Nets and refused to get swept

[@IzzatAziz]

Just coming here after he is a beast now