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Boston Celtics: 5 reasons Jayson Tatum was a good pick

By Tevin Williams

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is interviewed after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is interviewed after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots a free throw against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots a free throw against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Great free throw shooter

Jayson Tatum should develop into a really good scorer in his NBA career. He’s big, strong and his footwork is extremely advanced for his age.

What do most great scorers in the NBA do well? They get to the free throw line frequently. If Tatum evolves into a 20 points a night scorer in the NBA, he will make teams pay for sending him to the charity stripe.

Tatum made 4.1 of his 4.8 attempts from the line at Duke, an 84.9 percent mark. Out of the other top five draft picks, De’Aaron Fox came in a distant second at 73.6 percent. None of the other players made even 70 percent of their attempts.

Tatum’s ability to convert at the line doesn’t allow the defense any bailouts when he is attacking the rim, making him a future go-to option for Boston when it needs a bucket.

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