"It's Weird": Jayson Tatum Speaks for First Time About Jaylen Brown Trade
Tatum called the move tough after Boston traded his longtime teammate for Paul George and four draft picks, ending a nine-year run and 2024 title partnership.
- Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared his thoughts on the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers last week, calling the roster change "weird" and "tough" during a public appearance Tuesday night in Newton.
- Throughout nine seasons as teammates, Tatum and Brown ushered in a fruitful era that included five Eastern Conference Finals appearances and the franchise's 18th NBA title in 2024.
- Trading Brown to their Atlantic Division rival, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens initiated the roster overhaul following a first-round playoff exit against the 76ers this spring.
- In exchange for Brown, Boston acquired Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks as the organization reshapes its roster for the upcoming season.
- Reflecting on the "incredible business" of the NBA, Tatum expressed "love and respect" for his former teammate while noting the need to welcome new additions as the franchise prepares for the future.
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Jayson Tatum breaks silence on Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers: ‘It’s tough’ - The Boston Globe
Tatum and Brown helped usher in one of the more fruitful chapters in the Celtics’ storied history. "It just makes you appreciate the moments and time that we had," Tatum said.
Jayson Tatum drops 'weird' admission on the Jaylen Brown trade
May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The time with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as Boston Celtics’ teammates has come to an end. The Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft pick…
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