Payton Pritchard on Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum relationship: 'I don't think there was ever beef'

Payton Pritchard stated that there was never any beef between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, describing their connection as working relationships. According to Yahoo Sports, Pritchard noted that while egos are necessary to reach the NBA, the players must balance those egos and find ways to win.

Tatum and Brown were teammates for nine seasons, during which they led the Boston Celtics to two NBA Finals appearances, including a championship in 2024, according to Japan Times. SB Nation reports that the pair teamed up in the fall of 2017 and remained pillars for the franchise until Brown was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer in exchange for Paul George and two first-round picks and two swaps.

Newsweek reports that Jaylen Brown explained his decision to skip a pregame talk with Jayson Tatum before the 76ers host the Celtics on Tuesday.

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