Jaylen Brown Discusses Relationship with Jayson Tatum After Trade

Jaylen Brown was introduced as a new player for the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, where he addressed his relationship with former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum.

When asked about his desire to continue working with Tatum, Brown expressed professional respect but suggested that they were not personally close. He acknowledged their shared championship experience as a bond but noted the ups and downs typical of any relationship. Brown mentioned that he hopes Tatum performs well, except when facing the Sixers.

Brown's comments followed reports of a lack of personal connection between the two, despite their successful time together in Boston. Tatum had previously remarked on the strangeness of Brown's trade and indicated he would miss him, though his sentiments appeared to be strictly professional.