Tatum was selected with the 4th pick of the second round in the 1976 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. During the 1977 NBA playoffs, Tatum’s only postseason appearance, he averaged 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 11 games,Earl Tatum Per Game Playoffs as the Lakers advanced past the Golden State Warriors before losing to the Portland Trail Blazers.1976-77 Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats He played for five teams in 4 years, his final season spent with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979–80.
