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Jayson Tatum wants to stop Jaylen Brown drama: ‘This ain’t no f—ing Shaq and Kobe’

Tatum believes he and Brown "should be celebrated" and that the friction between them is a result of "not enough communication."

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:33 AM
Jayson Tatum wants to stop Jaylen Brown drama: ‘This ain’t no f—ing Shaq and Kobe’
Key Things to Know
  • Jayson Tatum dismissed rumors of personal animosity with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown and welcomed a conversation.
  • Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July after spending nine seasons alongside Tatum in Boston.
  • Tatum rejected comparisons to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, urging focus on their 2024 NBA title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum stated he harbors no animosity toward former teammate Jaylen Brown and expressed a desire to talk to resolve growing public tension. Speaking after Boston's 107-103 victory against the New York Knicks on Friday, Tatum pushed back against perceived drama surrounding their relationship following Brown's July trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tatum rejected comparisons to past NBA rivalries, emphasizing that their nine seasons together yielded two NBA Finals appearances and the 2024 championship. His comments followed Brown's social media response questioning Tatum's account of the trade, prompting Tatum to urge direct communication rather than online speculation.

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