Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is having his best season yet in his professional basketball career. Recently, he was named the NBA’s youngest player to score 1,000 three-pointers.
In last night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, the forward scored a massive 41-point haul with five baskets from outside the arc at the TD Garden. The Celtics won by a score of 127-166 thanks to a magnificent performance.
After achieving this rare feat, the 24-year-old couldn’t hold his excitement in the postgame press conference.
Jayson Tatum becomes the 1st player in NBA history to make 1,000 3-PT FG before his 25th birthday ❗#BleedGreen @jaytatum0 pic.twitter.com/jrWSchpOyU
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) February 11, 2023
What did Jayson Tatum say after becoming the NBA’s youngest 1,000-three-point shooter?
In the press conference, Tatum learned he broke the record of Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, who was 25 years old when he scored 1,000 three-pointers. After that, Tatum became excited about being associated with Bradley.
“The coolest part was I saw the previous record was held by Bradley Beal… I know he’s genuinely happy for me too,” the four-time NBA all-star said in the press conference.
"The coolest part was I saw the previous record was held by Bradley Beal… I know he's genuinely happy for me too."
Jayson Tatum talks about being the youngest player in the NBA to hit 1,000 3-pointers pic.twitter.com/rQH83tWyHB
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) February 11, 2023
His enthusiasm didn’t stop there, as Jayson went on to post on Twitter, praising this amazing feat and mentioning his hero. “Passed my hero @RealDealBeal23 🤞🏽 that’s the coolest part for me 🙏🏽,” Jayson tweeted. However, Beal hasn’t said anything yet.
Passed my hero @RealDealBeal23 🤞🏽 thats the coolest part for me 🙏🏽 https://t.co/sNjPInDBuG
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) February 11, 2023
This season, the forward has played in 52 games and averaged 30.6 points per game with 46.2% field goals, 35.3% three-pointers, and 86.8% free throws.
It clearly appears that the youngster will go bonkers if his predecessor congratulates him on this amazing achievement.
What do you think of Jayson Tatum’s extraordinary achievement? Will it boost his performance in the coming future? Leave your thoughts in the comments section.
