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Jayson Tatum's real height is a years-long dispute between 6-8, 6-9 and 6-10
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum's height has been a topic of debate, with claims varying between 6-8, 6-9, and 6-10. This uncertainty persists despite his status as a top NBA player and Olympic champion.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum's height is disputed among 6-8, 6-9, and 6-10.
- He is a prominent player for the Boston Celtics.
- The height uncertainty is unusual for an NBA player.
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How does no one have a firm grip on how tall Jayson Tatum is?
He's one of the best basketball players in the world, a champion with the Boston Celtics and an Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. But it feels that there isn't a single player in the NBA with more height uncertainty than Tatum.
It's not like he's absurdly tall or absurdly short, either.
He's a wing, a small forward or a power forward in the classic terminology. It should be simple.
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How tall is Jayson Tatum?
Tatum is listed by ESPN at 6-foot-8.
That's how tall he was listed in his lone season at Duke, and it's never changed on those official sources.
But as far back as 2020, then-Celtics coach Brad Stevens was calling Tatum 6-10.
Stevens walked that back months later: "I was just talking about it in terms of, he's long, he's active."
OK, so the listed 6-foot-8 doesn't imply similar attributes?
"Tatum came in the next day and he was just laughing," Stevens said in 2020. "And I said, 'The good news is, we can pretty much start anything. I just have to say it. So, we had a good laugh about it.'"
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Q&A
What is Jayson Tatum's actual height?
Jayson Tatum's height is disputed, with reports claiming he is either 6-8, 6-9, or 6-10.
Why is there confusion about Jayson Tatum's height?
The confusion stems from inconsistent measurements and a lack of official confirmation regarding his height.
How does Jayson Tatum's height compare to other NBA players?
Tatum's height is typical for a wing player in the NBA, but the ongoing debate makes it difficult to accurately compare him to peers.
