Okay, so the other day I was watching a Celtics game, and it got me thinking, “Is Jayson Tatum white?” I mean, I knew he was mixed, but I wasn’t totally sure about the specifics. So, like any curious person in 2024, I started Googling.
My Deep Dive
I typed in “Jayson Tatum ethnicity” and boom – tons of articles and forums popped up. I started clicking through a few, and things got interesting, fast.
- First, I landed on a couple of sports blogs. They mostly talked about his game (which is amazing, by the way), but they also mentioned his background.
- Then, I found some discussion forums where people were debating the same question! It was kinda wild seeing how many people were also curious.
- Finally, I hit some more reliable sources, like his official NBA bio and a few interviews.
Putting the Pieces Together
From what I gathered, here’s the deal: Jayson Tatum’s dad, Justin Tatum, is Black. And his mom, Brandy Cole, is white. So, I concluded he isn’t just one “race”. He identifies as mixed-race, simple as that. I never really looked into it before, but I realized that it’s not right to assume one single race.
The “Aha!” Moment
It was actually pretty cool to learn more about his background. It made me think about how we often try to put people in boxes, you know? Like, we want a simple answer, “white” or “Black,” but it’s not always that easy. We have to accept that not everyone will fit in a neat box, especially when they’re mixed-race, just like my favorite basketball player. Jayson Tatum is just Jayson Tatum, a super talented basketball player.
