Despite the tough ending and the Celtics losing to the New York Knicks in six games, Tatum still put together another standout season. He averaged 26.8 points on 45.2% shooting, along with 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. His scoring ranked fifth in the NBA, and he helped lead the Celtics to a 61-21 record.

For the fourth straight season, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum earned a spot on the All-NBA First Team. In 72 regular-season games, Tatum averaged. He was also a Third Team selection in 2019-20. Joining Tatum on the First Team were Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

Boston's players have made a surprising prediction for the team's 2025-26 season outlook, even if Jayson Tatum doesn't return from his Achilles surgery.