NBA: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum scores 10,000th career point

NEW YORK –

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored his 10,000th career point in the second quarter of Saturday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The 25-year-old Tatum is the youngest player in franchise history to score 10,000 points. The previous record holder was Antoine Walker, who was 26.

With 5:05 remaining in the quarter, Tatum drove into the lane, spun and converted the layup while drawing a foul on Brooklyn guard Cam Thomas. Tatum then knocked down the free throw to give Boston a 52-48 lead.

Tatum, drafted third overall in 2017, is averaging 29.8 points per game this season.