Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum may be out of the running to win this season’s Kia Most Valuable Player award, but he’s at the top or very near it in quite a few key indicators and counting stats for the 2022-23 NBA season as we rapidly approach its end.
The St. Louis native has been among the league’s most prolific scorers with very few games missed or taken off, so Tatum figures to register among the top of his elite peers in the Association as the 2023 NBA Playoffs inch closer. While it might not be enough to earn him MVO this time around, Tatum has put together an admirable body of work this season.
Oct 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) defend Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Minutes Per Game - 37.2 (tied 2nd)
Mar 17, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) passes the ball as Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Minutes Played - 2712 (4th)
Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Free Throw Attempts - 613 (5th)
Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Free Throws - 524 (4th)
Oct 21, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) takes a free throw against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Field Goals Missed - 827 (1st)
Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to shoot as Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (55) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
3-Pt Field Goal Attempts - 681 (2nd)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the first half at TD Garden on January 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Field Goal Attempts - 1547 (1st)
Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks on during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Field Goals - 720 (1st)
Dec 4, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) scores a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Points - 2204 (1st)
Mar 21, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) scores in front of Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
