For Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum, being offered a max contract is a dream come true. And this is one of the key reasons why he inked a five-year max extension with the team.
Via the Celtics' Twitter, Tatum shared that he wants to continue donning the legendary Celtics Green and White. And being a heralded a max contract player is a dream come true for the 22-year-old.
Jayson Tatum said in part of signing his extension with us, "I wanted to be here. It's a dream come true. I'm extremely grateful. I'm excited… I get to be here for five more years."
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 1, 2020
Tatum's five-year extension is worth $195 million, with a player option in the final year. The 2019-20 NBA season, which is Tatum's third year as a pro, marked his breakout year and rise to superstardom. Not only was he selected to the All-Star game for the first time in his young career, but he was also named to the All-NBA Third Team.
In 66 games of the shortened regular season due to the pandemic, Tatum improved in almost all statistical categories. He averaged 23.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 34.3 minutes. In 17 playoff games, Tatum put up 25.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 34.3 minutes. His stellar performance was enough to lead the Celtics all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, they fell to the Miami Heat in six games.
Tatum's max contract signifies that the Celtics have placed utter confidence in him. And in the coming years, all front office decisions regarding player acquisitions will center around Tatum. The main objective is to find the pieces that would perfectly complement Tatum's playing style. As for Tatum, his main mission is to do everything in his power to bring home the Larry O'Brien trophy in Boston.
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