Jayson Tatum, at 26 years old, has made significant achievements in NBA playoff history. He has passed Kobe Bryant for the most playoff points before turning 27, with a total of 2,696 points. Tatum is also now sixth on the Boston Celtics' all-time playoff scoring list, with 2,691 points, trailing legends like Larry Bird and John Havlicek. His performance in the current postseason has been remarkable, including being the first to hit double-figures in a recent game and contributing seven assists. The Celtics are a franchise tied for the most championships.
Jayson Tatum passed Kobe Bryant tonight for most playoff points in NBA history before turning 27. He's up to 2,696 points and counting.
Most total playoff points by a player before turning 27 years old in NBA history 👀 2,695 — Jayson Tatum 2,694 — Kobe Bryant https://t.co/admwA4UNRZ
Jayson Tatum is now sixth on the Celtics' playoff all-time scoring list 🔥 1. 3897 Larry Bird 2. 3776 John Havlicek 3. 3182 Kevin McHale 4. 2909 Sam Jones 5. 2843 Paul Pierce 6. 2691 Jayson Tatum H/T @DickLipe https://t.co/UQF05eORkb https://t.co/GdH0Y8U8mn
Jayson Tatum continues to shine in the postseason, and has passed Kobe Bryant for his latest accolade 🙌 https://t.co/WPHEy6knvz
Jayson Tatum is now sixth on the Celtics' all-time scoring list 🔥 1. 3897 Larry Bird 2. 3776 John Havlicek 3. 3182 Kevin McHale 4. 2909 Sam Jones 5. 2843 Paul Pierce 6. 2691 Jayson Tatum H/T @DickLipe https://t.co/UQF05eORkb https://t.co/SyOvIMnbQ3
Jayson Tatum is 26 years old and already is 6th all-time in playoff scoring for the franchise tied for the most championships. It's remarkable what Brown and Tatum have achieved just as they start to enter their primes. https://t.co/XGN9qYqS51
Jayson Tatum time. Made the point before the series, "if you want to go down as one of the best to wear this uniform - well, all the (Celtics) greats have won a championship." Tatum the first to hit double-figures tonight, seven assists to accompany.