3 messiest NBA breakups, including Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum

The Big Lead examines three of the messiest superstar breakups in NBA history ahead of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum facing each other for the first time as opponents. According to the article, the Boston Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, leading to tension after the duo previously captured the 2024 championship together.

The article also highlights the historic divorces of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook with the Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The writer characterizes these splits as high-profile examples of championship duos dissolving over rivalry, media feuds, and desires to lead their own franchises.