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Jayson Tatum again named to All-NBA First Team, making Celtics history

Jayson Tatum has been named to the All-NBA First Team for the fourth season, the NBA announced on Friday evening. Tatum is now a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, including four first-team selections.

Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and a career-high 6 assists per game this past season. He shot 45.2% from the field and 34.3% from three. He led the Celtics to 61 wins, the league’s third-best record, finishing with a plus-minus of +7.4.Tatum made a career-high 250 3-pointers, placing him seventh in the league in that category. He was one of two NBA players to make at least 250 3-pointers and 350 free throws (Anthony Edwards).