Official Site of the Celtics · May 22, 2018
Jayson Tatum Named to All-Rookie First Team
BOSTON – Jayson Tatum logged one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Boston Celtics history, and now he’s being rightfully recognized for it.
The NBA announced Tuesday that the first-year forward has been selected to the All-Rookie First Team, alongside Los Angeles’ Kyle Kuzma, Chicago’s Lauri Markkanen, Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons.
After being drafted No. 3 overall in the 2017 Draft, it was unclear initially how big of a role Tatum would have with the Celtics. He was joining a stacked roster that included three former All-Stars along with an abundance of rising talent, so he knew he’d have to fight for significant playing time.