Tatum says there is no bad blood with Brown

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum responded to Jaylen Brown's comments about his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum had earlier said Brown did not know about the situation before the trade was completed. Brown then suggested that Tatum had not been truthful about his role in the process.

Speaking after a 107-103 win over the New York Knicks, Tatum stressed that he holds no anger, resentment or ill will toward Brown. Tatum said he does not enjoy putting on a show off the court, and that the debate seems like part of the entertainment business.

According to Tatum, what is truly uncomfortable is that the tension between the two players is being discussed instead of the success they achieved together. He said the games they won, the championships and the years they spent together have been overshadowed. He also said Brown called and messaged him on the day he was traded.

Tatum, a father of two, acknowledged that people may process what happened in different ways. Even so, he argued that having their relationship constantly debated online, and feeling obliged to respond to every claim, does not suit them. He added that he is open to a private conversation with Brown.