It's not easy to climb to the top of the NBA at a young age. However, this year's Tatum has done just that and has become the undisputed basketball superstar. In just one year, he not only led the Celtics to the NBA championship, but was also selected for the United States national team, participated in the Olympic Games and successfully won the gold medal. At the same time, he reached an unprecedented contract signing, becoming the largest contract winner in NBA history with an astonishing five-year contract of $314 million.
In addition, Tatum's private life is also enviable. He has a caring wife and lovely son, which makes his success on the basketball court even more remarkable. This year, Tatum's 26-year-old continues to play the leader of the Celtics, surpassing James, Durant, Leonard and other superstars to become the league's undisputed No. 1 small forward.
For the past two years, Tatum's excellent performances have kept him in the best team. He continued his outstanding performance this year, playing in 74 games and leading the team with an overall stat of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. He shot 47 percent from the field, which allowed the Celtics to take first place in the league with a 64-18 record under his leadership.
After entering the playoffs, Tatum's performance was even better. He played in 19 games, averaging 25 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game, while shooting a high 43 percent from the field. Under his leadership, the Celtics defeated the Heat, Cavaliers, Pacers, and Mavericks to win the championship.
In addition, Tatum also represented the United States team at this summer's Paris Olympics and successfully helped the team win the Olympic gold medal. In addition to the accolades, Tatum has also gained a lot in money. Back in 2020, the Celtics offered him a $195 million max contract. And this summer, the team extended his contract to a huge five-year, $314 million contract ahead of schedule.
Tatum is not only excellent on the court, but also extremely intelligent when it comes to business. He openly stated that all his spending was paid for endorsements, and that his salary was all saved as part of his wealth accumulation.
It is worth mentioning that despite being a successful basketball player, Tatum has always maintained a low-key personality and family-first values. He is very different from those playboys who pursue a flashy life, and chose to marry a childhood sweetheart early and have a son. Although his wife is not a beauty in the eyes of people and is a little blessed, the two have a deep relationship. Now that his son has grown into a teenager, the two are a high-profile family in the NBA.
To sum up, Tatum's achievements are not only the honor and money he received on the basketball court, but more importantly, the sense of responsibility and commitment he has shown as a leader and a pillar of his family. His success is not only the result of his personal efforts and talents, but also his respect and love for his life and family. In this way, everything he has achieved in his career makes sense.