Jayson Tatum performed on Christmas Day in each of his first seven seasons as a part of one of the most recognizable teams.
When Tatum and the reigning champion Celtics host the 76ers at TD Garden in 2024 for the most recent installment of their divisional rivalry, he will have done so for eight consecutive years.
Now that Tatum is back in the spotlight on Christmas Day, take a look at the kinds of performances he has given since making his rookie debut on one of the greatest venues in the game.
On NBA Christmas Day, Jayson Tatum
On Christmas Day of 2017, Tatum made his Christmas debut against the Wizards at home. He has played against a number of well-known opponents in the years since, most recently the Lakers in 2023.
Jayson Tatum’s stats for the seven games on Christmas Day
23.4 points for each match
7.7 rebounds every game
3.6 assists per match
Every game, 1.4 steals
Each game has 0.9 blocks.
Every game, there are 2.4 turnovers.
44.4 percent of field goals were made.
34.1 percent of 3-point attempts
89.1% of free throws were made.
On Christmas Day, how many points did Jayson Tatum score the most?
In a 2022 victory against the Bucks, Tatum scored 41 points, which was his highest-scoring Christmas Day performance to date.
Tatum finished with seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 36 minutes of play during the 21-point victory.
Christmas Day marks the pinnacle of Jayson Tatum’s career.
41 points (against the Bucks, 2022).
10 rebounds (against the 76ers, 2018)
7 assists (against the Lakers, 2023)
Three steals (against the Bucks, 2022).
Blocks: Two (Twice)
What is Jayson Tatum’s Christmas Day record?
After seven Christmas Day games, Tatum is 4-3. On the holiday, he and the Celtics had won two games in a row.
Jayson Tatum’s Christmas Day performance against the Wizards, L, 111-103, by year and opponent
W 118-102 against the Raptors in 2018; W 121-114 (OT) over the 76ers in 2019
2020, 123-95 against the Nets L
Bucks L, 117-113, 2021
Bucks vs. 2022 W, 139-118
Lakers W, 2023, 126-115
