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What are some of Jayson Tatumā€™s notable achievements?

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Jayson Tatum is a celebrated forward for the Boston Celtics, known for his offensive skills. In high school, he led Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, Missouri, to a state title, scoring 40 points in the championship game, and was named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. In 2021 he scored 60 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, tying a Celtics record. In 2022 he won the inaugural Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP award. In 2024 Tatumā€™s all-around performance helped the Celtics win their 18th NBA championship.