Boston uses the third overall pick to select Jayson Tatum
With the third overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics have selected former Duke standout Jayson Tatum.
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The 6'8 combo forward is known for his propensity as a scorer, and is popularly viewed as one of the most NBA-ready, high character players available. He's even drawn comparisons to Celtics legend Paul Pierce - no faint praise. Stay tuned to CelticsLife for more details about Tatum, and all the other draft night action on the way.celtics to select Tatum. More on https://t.co/CGj7RuQFQj https://t.co/0uReNUbfmF— CelticsLife.com (@CelticsLife) June 22, 2017
Jayson Tatum on ESPN after being No. 3 pick: "The feeling is just everything I’ve wished for and more. I’m trying not to cry right now."— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) June 23, 2017
For more stories about the offseason on CelticsLife, click here. For more by Justin, click here.Jayson Tatum had to hold 'em back 😠pic.twitter.com/uwKF5oMbJG— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 23, 2017
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