Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will reportedly participate in this year’s 3-Point contest as part of the NBA’s All-Star festivities this coming weekend. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, Tatum joins a star-studded field alongside Kevin Huerter, Tyler Herro, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, and 2020 winner Buddy Hield.
Tatum will seek to become just the third Celtics player to ever win the contest. Paul Pierce won the 3-Point contest back in 2010, while Larry Bird won it thrice in the ’80s. Tatum was a part of the event in 2021.
On top of participating in the 3-Point contest, Tatum will also server as a starter in this year’s All-Star Game. This is the former Duke Blue Devil’s fourth All-Star nod, and first time earning starting honors. (Last season Tatum eventually started in place of an injured Kevin Durant.)
The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams from distance this season, and Tatum is a big part of that. Although he’s shooting 35.3% from deep, one of the lowest marks of his career, Tatum is attempting 9.3 3-pointers per game.
Tatum won’t be the only Celtic at All-Star weekend. Jaylen Brown was named to his second All-Star Game this year, though it’s unclear if his recent facial fracture will sideline him for the event. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla will be on the sidelines as the coach for “Team Giannis” in Salt Lake City.
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