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Jayson Tatum's comeback inspires fans, finishes top-10 in jersey sales
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Jayson Tatum, despite missing 66 games due to an Achilles injury, ranked seventh in jersey sales for the 2025-26 season. He averaged 21.8 points and 10 rebounds in the 16 games he played.
Despite missing 66 games with an Achilles injury during the 2025-26 campaign, Jayson Tatum still finished among the top-10 in jersey sales.
The Boston Celtics star placed seventh, behind players like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama but ahead of former MVPs Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant.
After suffering an Achilles injury in last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals, many questioned whether or not Tatum would even return to the court during the 2025-26 season.
In the 16 games Tatum played, he averaged 21.8 points, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals and a career-high 10 rebounds.
During the 2023-24 season, Tatum's No. 0 ranked as high as third on the jersey sales list, trailing only Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
The only other Duke alum on the list was rookie Cooper Flagg, who came in at ninth place.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Jayson Tatum's comeback inspires fans, finishes top-10 in jersey sales
Q&A
What were Jayson Tatum's stats during the 2025-26 season?
In the 16 games he played, Jayson Tatum averaged 21.8 points, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and a career-high 10 rebounds.
How did Jayson Tatum rank in jersey sales compared to other players?
Jayson Tatum finished seventh in jersey sales, behind Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama, but ahead of former MVPs Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant.
