Jayson Tatum Kids

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Jayson and Deuce Tatum
Jayson and Deuce Tatum

Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Boston Celtics as a forward. Since being drafted third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Tatum has gradually developed games every year and has become one of the elite two-way players in the NBA.

A five-time NBA All-Star and a five-time All-NBA, Jayson Tatum has been a cornerstone superstar for the Celtics for the past eight years. He won the "Larry Bird Trophy" for Eastern Conference Finals MVP in the 2022 playoffs but missed out on winning the NBA Finals as the Celtics lost 2-4 to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Now in the 2024-25 season, Jayson Tatum led his team to the 18th NBA Championship.

Who is Jayson Tatum’s child?

Jayson Tatum's son - Deuce Tatum
Jayson Tatum's son - Deuce Tatum

Jayson Tatum has one son who was born on December 6, 2017. His son's official name is Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. but he is affectionately called as Deuce. Tatum's son's mother is Toriah Lachell. The two of them were actually in a relationship from their high school days. Although Tatum and Lachell never got married, the two were still close in 2017.

Incidentally, Tatum's son, Deuce was born just at the time Jason was starting his professional career as a basketball player. It has now been six years since his birth and the Celtics fans consider him an honorary member of the Celtics team with his iconic status amongst the fans.

Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Tatum Jr.

Deuce
Deuce

Born on December 7, 2017, Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Tatum Jr. is the son of NBA player Jayson Tatum Sr. and Toriah Lachell. As of May 2024, Deuce is six years old.

After their relationship from 2014 until 2017, Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum broke up just after the birth of Decue. However, both of them are committed to co-parenting and prioritizing their son's well-being.

Jayson Tatum and his son, Deuce can be seen together on Tatum’s social media as he has shared numerous pictures of his son.

Tatum's high-profile teammates adore his son as well. The Celtics small forward shares a great bond with his son, evident from the fact that Deuce is at many of his father's games and even gets closer to the action in the post-game interviews as he jumps on his father's lap from nowhere. The 26-year-old also makes it a point to have his son's name on all of his game-day sneakers.

As for Jayson Tatum Sr., he says that in a way both he and his son are growing up together. Since Tatum had his son at a very early age, just when he was starting his NBA career.

Deuce Tatum: Unofficial mascot for the Boston Celtics team

Deuce
Deuce

Deuce, the son of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is somewhat of an unofficial mascot for the Boston Celtics team. He is always a constant fixture on the sidelines at Celtics games, supporting his father and Celtics players. The Celtics have featured Deuce on their social media platforms numerous times, highlighting moments such as him supporting coach Ime Udoka with a pre-game chant in May 2022 and presenting an All-Star ring to his father.

In May 2023, he even participated in a kids' dunk contest during halftime and had the chance to meet the halftime performance dog. Deuce's presence on the iconic Celtics floor has been warmly embraced by fans and players alike, solidifying his status as an unofficial mascot for the Boston Celtics.

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FAQs

A. Jayson Tatum has only one son named Jayson Jr. but commonly referred to as Deuce.

A. Toriah Lachell is Deuce Tatum's mother. Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum dated from 2014 to 2017 but they broke up after the birth of their child.

A. No, Jayson Tatum is not yet married. He is however, in a relationship with Ella Mai.

A. Tatum is 26 years old as of October 2024. He was born on March 3, 1998. 

A. Jayson Tatum was born to parents Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father is a former college basketball player and a gym teacher and basketball coach while his mother is a practicing attorney. 

A. Jayson Tatum can switch between the small forward and the power forward positions if required.

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