Jayson Tatum struggles with free throws during China promotional tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is currently in China for a promotional tour with Jordan Brand. During a public demonstration, Tatum missed ten consecutive free throws, drawing disappointment from fans. Despite usually being a reliable shooter, Tatum could not find his rhythm, leading to many fans online mocking his performance. This event follows the Celtics' 2026-27 season, suggesting a need for Tatum to regain confidence in his shooting.
- •Tatum is in China for a Jordan Brand promotional event.
- •He missed ten straight free throws during a fan demonstration.
- •Fans expressed their disappointment and mocked Tatum's performance.
- •Tatum has an 83.9% career free throw shooting average.
- •This shooting struggle occurs ahead of the NBA season.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum Leaves NBA Fans Frustrated With Ugly Free Throw Struggles During China Trip
"Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is in China for a promotional tour with Jordan Brand. During his time in the Asian country, he interacted with fans, gave interviews and visited stores at the Jordan World of Flight in Shanghai. Tatum tried to demonstrate free throws during one of his stops, but he embarrassed himself. The [...]
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