Jayson Tatum's RIDICULOUS Rookie Plays of the 2017-2018 NBA Season

Check out the best from do-it-all star rookie, Jayson Tatum, from his rookie year with the Boston Celtics!
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[@EternalStar2401]

Everyone talking about how great Mitchell and Simmons are, how about this kid? Celtics seek him out by trading down to grab him instead of Fultz, then say that they would've taken him #1 overall too. They put all their faith in Tatum and he went out and showed the world why. What a season for him, hope he stays in Boston and grows into a perennial all-star

[@SirDavidLikesTacos]

Austin Frazier He kinda hit he rookie wall hard the second half of the season, prob why ppl stopped talking about him. I agree tho this kid is gonna be something

[@GurtonBuster07]

He hit a rookie wall but he bounced back even better with kyrie out. He was averaging 18 7 2 the last 15 games or so in the season.

[@ricobigbs3890]

Boston 508617 shut the fuck up

[@varuns1163]

Boston 508617 The fuck are you talking about? He's made plenty of clutch shots, especially in these playoffs.

[@fruitzky]

Boston 508617 shut the fuck up dumbass bitch🖕🖕

[@carternorth9720]

I Love Tatum, he is such an amazing rookie!

[@flame3994]

me too

[@TruthOnly142]

Could have easily been the ROTY in any other season.

[@davissing3313]

Nihar Behera last season for sure

[@KingJohn301]

Nihar Behera boy I still got him for Roy this season lol

[@izzyczar757]

KingJohn301 same he don’t play like a rookie with all the things he do for the team

[@Sean-rx7mz]

Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are all flash. Tatum is the true ROY

[@dannycamello6106]

They both average better numbers and led their teams to the playoffs. Tatum is the truth, but Simmons and Mitchell are on a different level.

[@jackwilliams5836]

Nastiest guy in this draft class you’ll see in a few years 👀

[@sherm_4268]

jumpman 23 I

[@huckleberry12]

truth

[@kameronc6603]

Tatum 6'8 with handles like a guard he's going to be better than both Mitchell and Dennis

[@liamoshea5783]

Stabilizin Dennis Smith jr is inefficient as hell next Dennis Schroeder

[@Rayan_A1]

He’s the next Kobe

[@HipHopJunkie]

Ill never forget when he dunked on Lebron lol

[@coolcorey2k]

That's was beautiful then bumped him LeBron look @ him like little dude u is like my son

[@oliviadoe01]

More like around LeBron lol

[@stevemarcel7999]

Yeah..he clean shitted on lebron..

[@Thomson07]

+STEVE MARCEL and lost

[@stevemarcel7999]

@@Thomson07 He still treated lebum ass..

[@skux20]

Better than his brother channing.

[@dblsnts2648]

got so many chains they call me Channing Tatum

[@4boy93]

Big Boi

[@janski1982]

But not as good as his father the legendary safety from Oakland Raiders, Jack Tatum!

[@JLummin]

idk it aint really fair because Channing never went to the NBA, but he did put up decent numbers at Richmond High School

[@fruitzky]

Lol guys I’m like dying 😂😂

[@spacepioneer4070]

I understand dunks are flashy but, didn't Jayson Tatum hit some clutch 3-point shots during his rookie season and was in the top 5 for 3-point percentage and nearly no 3-point shots were found in this video.

[@TheMikero]

Absolutely correct.

[@meilecai7508]

Hit so many clutch threes early on.

[@petermello55]

He was shooting over 50% from 3 for a while

[@joeybrink6479]

Space Pioneer agreed his 3 pointers r the most impressive

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Yeah but he's JAYSON and not JASON

[@TheMikero]

He's also a really efficient shooter.

[@_hellhill_413]

Like how Vince Carter was in his days

[@00tonytone]

He got it all. A complete player and all star this year without a doubt.

[@devanshj7169]

@@_hellhill_413 yeah, people fail to realize how good a 3 point shooter Vince was, still remember people saying he should've been in the 2000 3 point contest cause he was one of the most efficient 3 point scorers that season and for seasons to come too

[@marcusfelipe-criadorderiqu50]

Future MVP!!!!

[@kayleidoesstuff2621]

Marcus Lopes honestly 💯

[@Spazlites]

That's most definitely

[@9doggie12]

Marcus Lopes nah

[@masonpennoyer9632]

Marcus Lopes I'm a celtic fan but as long as giannis and harden are in the league sadly no mvp 😢

[@mikejones9321]

Fuck future mvp future goat

[@MacLanphear]

finally some damn recognition of the real ROTY

[@calvinmurphy8770]

Mac Lanphear you da goat

[@brianlee5132]

Mac Lanphear i guess u havent heard of donovan mitchell

[@christophercueto5599]

@@brianlee5132 well Tatum better than Donovan and Simmons now

[@devanshj7169]

@@christophercueto5599 easily. Dude went toe-to-toe with Curry in arguably his best phase of shooting and helped Boston win.That was an insane match

[@notyouraveragetrevor3203]

@@devanshj7169 and dropped 50 vs a healthy Nets superteam

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

Special player. Could be the best because Man can he create his own shot in a plethora of ways.

[@asadanwar7468]

Tatum definitely >>> lonzo

[@norcalsupercharger5506]

Asad Anwar using lonzos name for likes

[@nicklombardo5537]

NorCalSupercharger it’s true tho

[@norcalsupercharger5506]

Nick Lombardo no its not

[@asadanwar7468]

NorCalSupercharger haha! I just stated a fact. Who cares for likes,

[@norcalsupercharger5506]

Asad Anwar way to early to tell

[@360wavesTI23]

Tatum has a promising future

[@barren_ghoul6126]

top 20 player in the nba rn

[@alecbraun6272]

@@barren_ghoul6126 top 15 atleast

[@wtfkobe]

@@alecbraun6272 top ten easily now

[@waynechen6782]

Top 5 now🐶

[@melanindrip5931]

Currently leading the mvp race right now his growth is crazy 😂

[@brz_smolducky2971]

Man he's so good it's kinda scary... Lol I really like his game

[@NSACinder]

The fact that 3 rookies led 3 different teams to at least the second round is really amazing. No one expected this draft to be as good as it was.

[@madattitude6726]

the scariest part is he's only gonna get better

[@rocfam4life]

madattitude that is so scary. He's the real deal.

[@MichaelMiller-ns8xv]

Is he? I’m not so sure about that.

[@sjp3249]

Unless your definition of better is "more points" you are horribly wrong. Whether it be more consistent, better all around player, better two way, he WILL get better. Played with the mamba this offseason so you clearly have some mental issues. Unless you're referencing that hes an absolute beast and he's already a pro and just needs to be polished. In which case, lemmie buy you a beer because you hella right fam.

[@_hellhill_413]

Wait for playoff Tatum to go up against them warriors. 😂 He dah real deal

[@yashualoubao4230]

@@MichaelMiller-ns8xv he is not even 23 , do you get that ? imagine at 27 with more experience , tactics add to his talent

[@LloyrdFreeza]

He has a very bright future with this franchise , who else excited for next year

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

I'm excited for this year.

[@Mattpdx1]

Please god Celtics keep this kid through it all. He's so special. This is who i thought Jeff Green wanted to be... who's with me?

[@SPACE_BOOOOOST]

Breaks my heart as a Lakers fan that the Celtics got this incredible talent. I hope they can somehow defeat GSW in the Finals, even though that means getting ahead in the banner race 18 to 16.

[@karimabdelraouf3563]

What a prediction😭

[@andymacias1231]

This aged marvelous lol

[@acerreacts1853]

anyone watching this in 2022? i miss this young tatum, but he's an elite scorer in today's league.

[@daviddiaz2007]

Tatum is continually improving his game and is looking to excelling as a leader. He took some constructive criticism from Perkins and uped his game. As he and brown and kemba and other make the teammates play together and they help each other accountable for every game and keep the intensity high . They will see a total turnaround for this season. When you make each player grow in their individual game it really doesn't matter who is scoring the most with tough defense and scrappy play they will go a Long way.

[@Doobie_AdamsSSB]

Tatum is so smooth, I can’t wait to see how much his game progresses next season!! ☘️

[@TheJalaqoow]

Sick footwork and handles....once he puts on some muscle it’s a rap he gonna tear the league up Reminds me of young Grant Hill

[@abcdefghijkgjhrgjhgerk237]

better shooter tho and better iso game. I love the duke comparison tho

[@iceman6748]

Aged like wine

[@inhibited44]

Duke coach said Tatum had the most upside as an offensive force of anyone he had seen at Duke.

[@tywinters9462]

Ted Baxter Ive from Durham Nc and a big duke fan. I go to every game. Especially the Tobacco Road rivalry game which is huge around here. Tatum was a animal in person. Dude can ball no doubt

[@yaahman74]

2017 draft class is actually pretty gifted... Tatum, Mitchell, Lonzo, De'Aaron Fox, Markelle Fultz, Markannen, Josh Jackson.....

[@CloverPickingHarp]

yaahman74 minus Lonzo add Smith Jr.

[@killuminati99]

donovan mitchell? lol

[@Loris71734]

What do you mean pretty lol the correct word is very

[@yaahman74]

You can't read apparently.

[@yaahman74]

Lonzo will be good, don't worry. Dennis is good too, a mini Westbrook

[@matiruloposse]

la energia de juego que tiene lo catapulta a ser una figura estelar en las proximas ligas, el crecimiento que tuvo y ver como se agranda en los partidos decisivos desmuestra que es un jugador distinto al resto.

[@mrrickstur]

underrated rookie

[@9doggie12]

mrrickstur he made the all rookie first team lol

[@_hellhill_413]

Facts!! He deserves a Playoff ROTY award! And why wasn't he at the three point contest?!?!

[@ytanonymity3585]

Celtics 2017/18 and Rockets 2017/18, 2 great team that missed out the final and what could have been..

[@oneactoneda4393]

It was Cavs-Warriors era. Literal meddling force from their respective conference at the time. Warriors was miles better though

[@luhnazzytapes]

Jayson Tatum and Ben Simmons have similar bodies and the only difference is Tatum can actually shoot, unlike Simmons, who can't shoot anywhere beyond the free throw line. The debate should be between Mitchell and Tatum with Ben Simmons a close 3rd.

[@thegreatest262]

Ammar Nazir Ben simmons is overrated

[@luhnazzytapes]

The Greatest true. He’s not Lebron 2.0. Just cuz they’re friends and people want him to be good doesn’t mean he’s good.

[@bmolina10]

That’s exactly what I have been trying to say .

[@armandomagdaleno6163]

The true rookie of the year.

[@AndrewLykins44]

Looking back on this now when the Celtics are the best team in the NBA and Jayson Tatum is a legitimate MVP caliber player! Time for him to hang number 18 this season!!

[@crheaven9955]

Toughest Draft Class Since Wade Lebron Melo

[@m3952]

CR HEAVEN what about 2011 With kyrie Kemba kawhi Klay Tristan Thompson

[@crheaven9955]

Major Williams 😭😭😭 not tristan thompson dawg

[@davidsantoso2291]

CR HEAVEN minus melo.

[@vintageboy9536]

@@m3952 I'd rather put Isaiah thomas than tristan Thompson 😂😂

[@tannerholt3426]

why was tatum better at dunking his rookie year?? Lmaoo

[@greysonG10]

Lol he really was

[@Sergio-bg1zu]

he's gotten reliant on jumpers and threes but he's made solid posters lately

[@OptimusGnarkill]

19 years old and he’s already beasting & feasting the NBA. Love this kid. Go C’s

[@shaafabbas]

HES ONLY NINETEEN

[@OptimusGnarkill]

@@shaafabbas Ha well not anymore, this video is 2 years old. He’s 21 now. Still super young, though!

[@Hek87]

If Tatum puts on like 25 pounds of muscle, he will be unstoppable.

[@jackdoyle2260]

Hector Rivera He will be the next Paul Pierce

[@teegee2690]

Jack Doyle better

[@rngesus5465]

Like 25 lbs of muscle can be just "added" to a person's frame it would also take about a year of non stop dedication

[@dc1181]

And slow af

[@MrNiceGuy1818]

How you think he doin now ? 😅

[@Tsuny999]

Destined to be a superstar

[@vandanpatel923]

Best player from his draft class. Close second and third place but he is first no doubt 🔥

[@heard860]

The kid is nice! 20+ per game in the playoffs easily rookie of the year.. his athleticism and length is a problem for defenders way to step up on the big stage! #DukeNation

[@jackdoyle2260]

Duke Heard another 20

[@heard860]

Jack Doyle I seen it... Tatum was a straight lottery pick! I hate he left Duke early but I’m glad he did the kid is a natural gem!

[@PaM07675]

Its funny how the first two clips are Tatum succeeding againts his newest current teammates, Jrue Holiday and Porzingis

[@Westphillymo00]

Look at fuckkkkkin life 😮

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

I love the Celtics talented young frontcourt. Even the bench players, Ojeleye, Theis, Yabusele, Nader, along with frequent starters Morris, Brown and hopefully returning next year Hayward. Rozier and Kyrie and Smart, if they stay and even Larkin can play when given the chance. I expect they will draft point guards and maybe one can make the roster with the rest going over seas. my guess for the breakout guy is Semi. Physical and smart and good attitude.

[@ratapaga5963]

What a difference from his rookie year to now !! He played with authority and swagger! Now it feels like he's not giving it his all🤔 Probably not happy with the coach they have

[@CeezyThaGod]

He already proved himself his game more polished now

[@user-nx9ec8mr9p]

He's averaging 27 8 and 5 whilst being elite defensivley 😂😂

[@ratapaga5963]

@@user-nx9ec8mr9p 👍

[@eblake247]

He has a scary good offensive game already, with 25+ PPG potential someday. He can post up, great midrange shot, 3 point range, strong at the FT line, good handle & finishes well above/below the rim. It’ll be difficult to be THE man in Boston while Kyrie’s around, but he can be a great Robin right now and Batman in the future.

[@patsvisualz]

how about all nba and 30+ ppg lol

[@Bushrod11]

If y’all knew this kid’s story man this young man had to get it out the mud.

[@jmoran3065]

One of the most complete players in the league, super great feet and elegant moves. So funny to watch this guy playing.

[@doctajay376]

just like t mac. this guy is awesome. its good to see this game back...

[@manimavuso]

this guy is TEN TIMES better than Ben Simmons

[@9EtheRStaTiCShOcK]

Whose here 2019?? ((Real tatum fans ✊🏾)) 🍀☘️🍀

[@PabloHernandez-hx5bn]

I love all the Celtics fans on the road, in Brooklyn, in Utah, etc

[@zogred1582]

Tatum Had more inside game then outside impressive Sad he couldn’t win the finals but played his heart out GO CELTICS AND GO TATUM🍀

[@arjunsridhar3350]

BABY PAUL PIERCE

[@davissing3313]

Arjun Sridhar his gonna be Better

[@TheIcemanthomas]

BELOVED KING chill

[@davissing3313]

CPGoat #3 Paul use to be my favorite Celtic but this kid is very special

[@TheIcemanthomas]

BELOVED KING nah young Peirce was a problem from day 1. This kids got talent, but being better than a finals mvp and hof talent just off potential is blasphemous.

[@davissing3313]

CPGoat #3 hahahaha 😂 blasphemous!! Good word.

[@Dadadoeee]

C's UP!!!! My guy is boutta take over the league

[@rayshawnsmith5279]

He reminds of a young Brandon Roy .... 😩😩😩 I’m a tortured Blazers fan n i like what u see in this kid , and the Celtics

[@cee5440]

A superstar in the making

[@gianmark4532]

He's a great player especially for a rookie but he needs to work on his landing mechanics.

[@mangkepweng3657]

No problem with his landing. He usually lands with both feet.

[@gianmark4532]

Mang Kepweng Haha. Just my opinion. I watched some vids here about landing mech to avoid injuries.

[@alex-vj6de]

Naig Kram got to try and land a little cleaner, im sure the team will bring it up...but he lands EXACTLY like Westbrook on his dunks LMAO IDENTICAL.

[@Steve74783]

Was thinking the same thing. He lands on one foot too often which is very dangerous

[@alex-vj6de]

sp239rep he lands EXACTLY like Westbrook...not a good landing at all, team most likely discusses it with him this summer.

[@alfiegb4762]

Damn I’m so happy being a Celtics fan that we got two great drafts with Tatum and Brown, just hoping for the Championship now, it’s been too long!

[@jmick7292]

3 years later and you may finally get your wish!!

[@lukedl2049]

TATUM'S A BEST🔥🔥🔥

[@YellowOfTheTide]

Man I miss hearing tommys voice. Glad he got to see tatum play

[@kobyz21]

am i the only one see a lot Kobe in him???

[@Anthony-pw8hj]

Lots of young kobe

[@mattthedestroyer2804]

Kobe is his favorite player

[@sanzville3495]

i am proud to call myself a celtics fan 💯 been a fan since i first started watching ball 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ah00dii85]

The future in the making 💯

[@Michael-je7rq]

Better and younger than kuzma

[@justinwright6142]

jeff tuun younger yes better nope

[@wavyiann9788]

Justin Wright haha your very funny bro 😂

[@ja1720]

Justin Wright younger, yup. Way better, yup

[@daniellennon1860]

Justin Wright lmaooo def better

[@thebenchwarmer6706]

@@justinwright6142 🤦‍♂️

[@rene9244]

It’s crazy that he’s probably the 3rd best rookie this season and is still this amazing

[@leilast2625]

hes so so good JT No joke

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

His athleticism and his handles are a nasty mix. He's already improved his jumpshot. Could be a franchise player in a few years if he keeps progressing the way he has. And already has playoffs experience too

[@dremydell9430]

Cant believe lakers passed on the next kobe

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

You can also say "can't believe the Celtics passed on Kobe in 1996..."

[@28rodgers]

I thought that too

[@9doggie12]

You mean Kyle kuzma? Nah they got him

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Tatum is the best player. Sorry for Lakers fans.

[@9doggie12]

Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhé by what metric lol

[@jordan12118]

The next Kobe

[@bloodletter3400]

Jordan Davis That's Kyrie

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Jordan Davis You smart, you right.

[@staydownjayy7969]

He lived up to it

[@sports.news.highlights3716]

he is a beast, gonna be a great player

[@jeanettemonoy8119]

he's so good ...

[@louisravenvictoraranetagal2889]

The Rising Superstars!! & The Next Team Dynasty

[@kylanyoung703]

he so darn good

[@CzarsSalad]

smooth as silk

[@CL-el9bd]

Jt gonna be special can't wait for 18-19 season to start

[@twinforevergaming2276]

Now just imagine if they had they entire roster in the playoffs...unstoppable bruh

[@brandonnguyen5937]

Here before Jason Tatum wins a ring

[@truebreakage9003]

Me too

[@celticbird2398]

2:36 Even the Wizards crowd was like "oh shit!"

[@avilesnba]

Laker fan but i cant not root for Tatum and Jaylen. Cant believe im gonna say this but take the 'ship Boston!!

[@filhodomasterfdm7091]

Tatum e mt foda futuro mvp

[@arlettetairou5951]

Tatum😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@maxgreen4076]

Not gonna lie I'm a laker fan and this guy should have been the number 2 pick for us. This guy's offensive skill is so impressive he has the potential talent to be the mvp of the league or a top 5 player. SO TALENTED, Boston is gonna win a chip cause of this guy wow

[@KingBurks9]

That first step and hesitation is Nice

[@jnixa1010]

Thank you Danny Ainge

[@duhtoff]

On a typical year Tatum would definitely be ROTY. Even Dennis Smith Jr. or Kyle Kuzma would have been in the running if their teams weren't so bad. Either way, this year's rookie class is special: Simmons (technically a rookie), Mitchell, Tatum, Smith Jr., Kuzma, Markkanen, Jackson, Fox, and I'd even put Ball in there cause he started playing better towards the end.

[@9EtheRStaTiCShOcK]

duhtoff I wouldn’t put Mitchell before Tatum 😳

[@derekbruno9033]

Jayson Tatum 🐐

[@samueltaylor7523]

Here to cheer myself up

[@LyricallyCarismatic]

I hope he be in the dunk contest next season!!

[@devarisgivenseverything1013]

Did not know he was that Cold damn he bad

[@Dennis-yl3cf]

Lakers messed up with the draft

[@jamiesondube3871]

this highlight reel gonna get longer and longer every year

[@emaan3259]

Reminds me of pg

[@dreamsoda897]

0:53 Tatum just did a 'Porzingis' on Porzingis LMAO

[@teddylamar3190]

He’s so smooth reminds me of Paul George

[@holybaionet8775]

I knew since beging he is one of the best😂

[@JLHNature]

We haven't had this competitive group of rookies since 2003. This group of rookies are the best legit set of stars

[@beelzeduard]

Everyone is talking about MItchell and Simmons. Tatum should be in that conversation as well. He's underrated. Hope he stays in the Celtics. I like this new Celtics team, definitely a serious title contender if the roster stays healthy.

[@michaellinnjr9587]

Came back after the 4th 50 pointer

[@antg277]

He’s Slept on. Rookie of the year in my book.

[@IceTrae31]

I like this kid. He has a bright future in the NBA.

[@Jakedominguez10]

Honestly I’m a lakers fan but I’m such a big fan of Tatum love his game

[@derrick8963]

Jayson Tatum plays like he has been in the nba for 2-3 years that’s why he should have been rookie of the year and he dunk on lebron James