Jayson Tatum nears Bill Russell's all-time Celtics scoring record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is closing in on a historic achievement as he approaches Bill Russell's all-time scoring mark for the franchise. Following a game-high 24-point performance in a 98-93 win against the Toronto Raptors, Tatum has accumulated 14,421 points over his ten seasons with the team. He needs just 102 more points to move into eighth place on the Celtics' scoring list, surpassing Russell, who held the position for decades. Tatum has made a strong start to the 2026-27 season, averaging over 26 points per game. Currently, the Celtics lead the Eastern Conference with a 10-2 record.
- •Tatum scored 24 points in a win against the Raptors on November 12.
- •He now has 14,421 career points with the Celtics.
- •Tatum needs 102 more points to surpass Bill Russell on the scoring list.
- •He is averaging over 26 points per game this season.
- •The Celtics currently have a 10-2 record, leading the Eastern Conference.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum closing in on all-time Bill Russell record
"Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is approaching a historic milestone in his tenth year with the Green Team.
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