Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He was born March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, and is identified publicly as Black or African American in official biographies and census-related contexts. His father, Justin Tatum, is African American, and his mother, Brandy Tatum, is of European ancestry. This mix is reflected in his family background, yet in media and league records he is consistently described as a Black athlete. The following sections clarify his racial identity, family heritage, and how these facts are presented in official sources and media coverage.
