Jayson Tatum is absolutely making history early in the 2026-27 NBA season, matching a rare feat previously accomplished by Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce in 2008.
Matching a Celtics Legend
Tatum just etched his name into a very exclusive part of Celtics history. He’s officially stepping into some serious company by matching a benchmark set by none other than “The Truth” himself, Paul Pierce.
The Free Throw Numbers That Tell The Story
According to Dick Lipe of NBC Sports Boston, Tatum became the first Celtic since Pierce in 2008 to attempt at least 54 free throws over a four-game span. That’s a huge volume of trips to the charity stripe, putting Tatum right alongside one of the true all-time greats of the franchise.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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