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How tall is Jayson Tatum? Donovan Mitchell once accused NBA player of 'lying' about height

Basketball fans have often questioned Jayson Tatum's actual height, with some stating that he's taller than the official NBA measurements

Full Name	Jayson Christopher Tatum
Date of Birth	March 3, 1998
Age	25 years, (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	St Louis, Missouri
Height	6 ft 8 in (203 cm) approx
Weight	93 kg (205 lbs) approx
Net Worth	$25 million - $30 million
Marital Status	Unmarried
Dating History	Toriah lachell (2014-2017), Samantha Amos (2017-2018), Bella Harris (2021), Ella Mai (2019-Present)
Children	1

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum stands at an impressive height of 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) and weighs 93 kg (205 lbs), as per NBA. 

Tatum holds the distinction of being the first player in NBA history to achieve multiple games with at least 45 points, 10 rebounds, and eight three-pointers. Additionally, he earned the title of the youngest player in NBA history to make 900 three-pointers, accomplishing this feat at the age of 24.

His numerous achievements as a basketball player have triggered speculation about Jayson Tatum's real height, with many asserting that he is as tall as 6 ft 10 in (208 cm).

Having said that, in the past, Jayson Tatum has faced accusations of height deception. 

A playful banter arose after fellow NBA player Donovan Mitchell accused an unidentified player of providing false information about their height. Mitchell specifically called out Jayson Tatum for allegedly "lying" about his own height.

In the post, Mitchell claimed, "Bruh why are we lying like this," adding a clip of Tatum. 

This accusation followed a post from Brad Stevens, where he disclosed that Jayson Tatum was measured at 6 ft 8 in (203) during the 2019-2020 season but recent measurements mark him at 6 ft 10 in (208 cm).

Naturally, Tatum didn't pass up the opportunity to respond to Mitchell's remark on social media. He engaged in good-natured banter, playfully claiming that he's still only 19 years old and his growth spurt is ongoing, writing, "bro this my 4th year being 19 I'm still growing."

Jayson Tatum or Kevin Hart: Who is taller?

Reportedly, Kevin Hart stands at 5 ft 2 in (157 cm), while Jayson Tatum has an impressive height of 6 ft 8 in (203 cm).

Tatum once playfully ribbed actor Hart, sparking discussions about their actual heights. This led to the amusing observation that Jayson Tatum towers over Kevin Hart by about a foot and four inches.

In a recent episode of his show 'Cold As Balls', Hart had Tatum as his guest.

Interestingly, Tatum decided to lightheartedly jest about Hart's short stature by gifting him a Boston Celtics jersey with his son Deuce’s name on it.

"This is my son’s jersey, but they told me it might fit," quipped Tatum, adding, "And I know how much you love the Celtics. Just try it on for me, this is how I get Deuce dressed in the morning."

Hart, a devoted Philadelphia native and a staunch 76ers fan, reluctantly donned the 5-year-old's jersey. "I knew it would fit," said Tatum said with a grin, along with, "Look good on you, too."

"It actually don't fit bad. It's like a 2T?" inquired Hart, referring to the size, as he said, "Shouts out to Deuce. Thank you." 

Jayson Tatum's height compared to Aron Baynes 

Reportedly, Aron Baynes' actual height is 6 ft 10 in (208 cm), making Jayson Tatum two inches shorter than the Brisbane Bullets player.

Aron Baynes, an NBA Champion, is widely recognized for being part of several championship-winning teams. Before joining the Brisbane Bullets, the Australian basketball player used be with the Boston Celtics. 

The platform X (formerly Twitter) was once abuzz with discussions about the height comparison between Aron Baynes and Jayson Tatum, fueled by the Baynes Fans Club's speculations.

Apparently, the official fan page of Baynes highlighted that both players are listed to have a height of 6 ft 10 in (208 cm), even though Jayson Tatum's official NBA height is 6 ft 8 in (203 cm). 

The post read, "Remember, Jayson Tatum’s former teammate, Aron Baynes is also listed at 6’10. Baynes is now manning the centre position for the conference rival Toronto Raptors, so the first time these two teams meet, Tatum and Baynes will likely be the same height."