Jayson Tatum Wanted To Leave The Boston Celtics Because Of One Player originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Back in 2017, the Boston Celtics made two major moves that would define their future, though not in the way anyone expected. First, they used the No. 3 overall pick to draft Jayson Tatum, a polished scorer from Duke.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum, one of Vitters’ favorite players, was set to work out at the school the following day. A Chattanooga assistant coach informed Vitters that Tatum, in the area for former teammate Kemba Walker’s wedding, would be stopping by the university’s training facilities.