Jayson Tatum ready to lead new-look Celtics in aftermath of Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers

Jayson Tatum has been consistently supported by Jaylen Brown throughout his career with the Boston Celtics. Brown's departure from the team this offseason has marked a significant change for Tatum, who now finds himself as the unequivocal leader of the Celtics. Tatum acknowledged the difficulty of this transition, stating that leadership involves understanding everyone's roles and working together.

The Celtics have bolstered their roster with additions like Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley Jr. in the trade, reinforcing their status as contenders in the Eastern Conference. Tatum expressed his readiness to embrace these new responsibilities, having overcome his own injury challenges. His teammate, Paul George, emphasized his role in supporting Tatum in all aspects of the game.

Mitchell Robinson, who previously had a contentious relationship with Mazzulla, has now apologized and looks forward to working with his new teammates.