Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum releases children’s book inspired by his son

Published

September 11, 2024

Jayson Tatum high fives his teammates during a stoppage of play.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has just added “children’s author” to his already extensive list of accomplishments. The reigning NBA champion recently released a children’s book titled “Baby Dunks-a-lot”, which was inspired by his life as a dad to his son Jayson “Deuce” Tatum Jr. He appeared on “CBS Mornings” to discuss the book.

“To share a piece of our routine and story with the rest of the world, I was super excited about it,” said Tatum.

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Writer Sam Apple, who co-authored the book, reached out to Tatum with the idea for the book two years ago. The story is a playful and lighthearted tale about a toddler who becomes a basketball superstar.

The book can be found on Amazon as well as various retailers across the country.

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About the Author Published Sep 11, 2024

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.