Jayson Tatum Gets 'Transparent' About Jaylen Brown's Departure
Summary
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, longtime teammates on the Boston Celtics, will play for different NBA teams next season after Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum expressed that the change feels strange since they have played together for nearly a decade, but he understands that player trades are part of the basketball business.Key Facts
- Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Brown played for the Celtics for 10 years since being drafted in 2016 with the No. 3 overall pick.
- Jayson Tatum was also a No. 3 overall pick, selected by the Celtics in 2017.
- The Celtics and Brown won the NBA championship in 2024.
- Tatum described it as "weird" to see Brown in a different team uniform after nine years together.
- The Celtics received Paul George and draft picks in exchange for Brown.
- Tatum emphasized that while the NBA is a business, player changes affect emotions for players and fans.
- Tatum also mentioned the need to welcome new teammates with open arms.
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