The reason behind his initial uncertainty with the franchise was the fact they acquired Gordon Hayward shortly after drafting Tatum with the third overall pick. "I get drafted and Gordon Hayward gets signed with the Celtics," Tatum said. "I called my agent ...

Shortly after the Boston Celtics drafted forward Jayson Tatum No. 3 overall out of Duke in the 2017 NBA Draft, they signed forward All-Star Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $128 million contract. The signing made Tatum question if he would get the chance to start or have a role on the team.

Jayson Tatum, who was drafted 3rd overall by the Celtics in 2017, shared his initial concerns about his role on the team, especially when Boston signed forward Gordon Hayward the same summer. The