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Ex-Celtic reveals Jayson Tatum's reaction to Jaylen Brown trade
NBC Sports Boston • • general
Key Points:
- Jayson Tatum expressed frustration over the Boston Celtics trading his longtime teammate Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, calling the move "bulls---" according to former Celtics guard Jeff Teague.
- The trade is particularly painful for Tatum as Brown was sent to an Eastern Conference rival that recently defeated Boston in the playoffs after a 3-1 series lead.
- With Brown gone, Paul George is expected to become Tatum's new secondary star on the Celtics, while Tatum will resume his role as the team's primary option following an Achilles injury.
- Brown had a career-best season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists, helping Boston secure the No. 2 seed in the East, making his departure a significant loss.
- The Celtics now face the challenge of which supporting players will rise to help the team remain competitive in the upcoming season.
