November 6th 2023.
On Saturday, Nov. 4, NBA forward Jayson Tatum made history. Playing against the Brooklyn Nets, Tatum scored 32 points and 11 rebounds, making him the youngest player in Boston Celtics history to reach the 10,000-point milestone. Not only did he break the record, but he did it in style with a double-spin and-one bucket.
Tatum spoke of the achievement after the Celtics beat the Nets at the Barclays Center in New York City.
“It’s special and cool,” he said. “I’ve been blessed to be in a great franchise, with great teammates and coaches who have helped me get to this point.”
Tatum beat the previous record held by Antoine Walker, who was 26 years and 131 days old when he hit the 10,000-point mark. When Tatum made history, he was 25 years and 246 days old. Currently, he has 10,016 career points.
Tatum is also the 10th-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 10,000-point milestone. Others who have achieved it before him include LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker, Dwight Howard, and Bob McAdoo.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum’s work ethic. “He shows up to work every single day, puts in the work, and dedicates his life to it,” Mazzulla said. “He’s willing to be pushed to the ultimate level, and it allows us to do that for everybody.”
Last season, Tatum did something no other Celtics player has done, not even the great Larry Bird. He became the first Celtics player to ever average 30 points per game for a full season. After five games this season, he is averaging 30.2 PPG.
Jayson Tatum's remarkable accomplishment is one that will surely be remembered for years to come. His dedication and hard work have paid off and placed him among the NBA's elite players.
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