2017 NBA draft
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The 2017 NBA draft was held on June 22, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting U.S. college basketball players and other eligible pl
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Markelle Fultz was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lonzo Ball was selected 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jayson Tatum was selected 3rd overall by the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum
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Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He was a McDonald's All-American in high school in Missouri an
2017 NBA draft
…holders of the top four picks of this year's draft would be exactly the same as the previous year's draft. The Celtics intended to draft Duke forward Jayson Tatum with their pick regardless of its position, who ultimately developed into an MVP candidate and led the team to their 18th championship in 2024. The…
Tatum with the Boston Celtics in 2024
Tatum at the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic
Tatum finishes a slam dunk in 2017
Tatum (left) attempting a shot against the Washington Wizards in April 2018