Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Is On The Verge Of Breaking Larry Bird's Record

Jayson Tatum is on the verge of Celtics history.

Feb 10, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles the basketball as Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) defends during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum is in the middle of his eighth NBA season (all with the Boston Celtics).

The former Duke star is averaging 26.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 36.0% from the three-point range in 51 games.

He is also on the verge of making Celtics history.

Via The NBA: "Jayson Tatum is on pace to average 25+ PPG for the 5th straight season, which would pass Larry Bird's record (1984-1988) for the most consecutive seasons averaging 25+ PPG in Celtics franchise history."

Jayson Tatum is on pace to average 25+ PPG for the 5th straight season, which would pass Larry Bird's record (1984-1988) for the most consecutive seasons averaging 25+ PPG in Celtics franchise history. pic.twitter.com/HY32OKQeqN

— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2025

With the Celtics more than halfway through the season, it's very likely that Tatum will average over 25.0 points per contest.

Many people commented on the NBA's post.

@JMarqStokes: "Top 3 All Time Celtic"

Top 3 All Time Celtic https://t.co/cXiAhwU6mY

— Regular Defending NBA Champion Celtics Fan (15-3) (@JMarqStokes) February 12, 2025

@_Njay3: "when his career is over he will finish as one of the greatest players to ever play"

when his career is over he will finish as one of the greatest players to ever play https://t.co/1sTzD9G1NR

— 🎤N-jay 🏀 (@_Njay3) February 12, 2025

@theonlyGreyson: "Lebron has averaged 25+ ppg for 20 years straight. Literally ever year of his career after his rookie season. Insane."

Lebron has averaged 25+ ppg for 20 years straight. Literally ever year of his career after his rookie season. Insane. https://t.co/K8FdVglxCp

— Rock Lee (@theonlyGreyson) February 12, 2025

Tatum was the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one year of college basketball.

His career averages are 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 37.3% from the three-point range in 564 games.

Via Overtime: "JAYSON TATUM’S LAST 5 GAMES:

29.4 PPG
5.8 REB
5.6 AST
55% TS

He been in a different mode"

JAYSON TATUM’S LAST 5 GAMES:

29.4 PPG
5.8 REB
5.6 AST
55% TS

He been in a different mode 👀 pic.twitter.com/zFkJWw8gvJ

— Overtime (@overtime) February 11, 2025

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-16 record in 54 games.