The Celtics will face an old friend when they take on the 76ers on Tuesday night: Jaylen Brown, who spent a decade in Boston before being traded to Philadelphia on Tuesday. And Payton Pritchard, one of Brown’s longest-tenured teammates, looks…
Boston Celtics players Payton Pritchard and Paul George previewed their highly anticipated Tuesday matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The game marks a reunion against former teammate Jaylen Brown, who spent a decade in Boston before being traded to Philadelphia. Pritchard dismissed rumors of internal turmoil between Brown and Jayson Tatum, stating there was never any beef between the stars and emphasizing that NBA locker rooms rely on working relationships.
The game also marks George's return to face the 76ers following his previous two-season stint in Philadelphia. George expressed confidence in Tatum's focus ahead of the contest, noting his teammate is playing at an MVP level. Additionally, George praised the Boston Celtics organization, stating that his experience with the team's culture has significantly exceeded his expectations.
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