The frayed relationship between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is not going to be healed anytime soon, especially after that ‘lamb chop’ comment. Joe Mazzulla has weighed in on the drama, and it is causing a ‘stark new Celtics dynamic’ for sure.
Jaylen Brown’s Petty Shots Are Hitting Hard
It is clear Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s frayed relationship won’t be healed soon, with reports of Brown’s “petty shots” at Tatum. Mass Live is even asking if Brown is chasing drama with Tatum. CelticsBlog says, “Hate it or love it, this has always been Jaylen Brown,” and Sean Grande thinks this trade drama will last all season. What is Jayson Tatum’s future as the leader going to look like with all this going on? Folks are asking if the Tatum-Brown trade drama is going to be inevitable.
New Faces Stepping Up Big, Legends Taking Notice
Despite the internal issues, the Celtics are getting unexpected boosts. Neemias Queta delivered an “unexpected boost” in the home-opening win and showed why the Celtics have an “embarrassment of riches” at center. Luka Garza showed “unsung heroics” against the Knicks, proving crucial to the second unit. Jordan Walsh was called “special” after stifling Jalen Brunson. Even the sneakers worn by Sam Hauser were noted after the Knicks game. Payton Pritchard is getting some serious props, with Allen Iverson calling him the “Coldest White Boy” he’s ever seen, and he’s been named one of the “most underpaid players in NBA history.” And get this, Celtics vet forward Paul George is expected to be an All-Star this season! Paul Pierce thinks the Celtics will be “very competitive” this season, and Scalabrine expects them near the top of the East. Kevin O’Connor even says the Celtics can make the NBA Finals this season.
Continuing the Winning Ways Against the Bulls
The Celtics are looking to continue their winning ways against the Bulls in Game 3 today. They just won over the Knicks, a game that featured a “stunning zero” from a New York starter and saw a Celtics big man deliver Jayson Tatum’s “favorite” play. Mitchell Robinson had a “Welcome to Boston” moment, struggling against the Celtics, and later sent an “ironic and inspiring message.” The team is facing a “perfect test” against the NBA’s “coldest 3-point team” and has its “first opportunity to put their money where their mouth is on b2bs.” They also have an “upcoming soft schedule spot” which is a “must-capitalize moment.” The Celtics will also honor military members during their 20th Annual Seats for Soldiers Night.
So, with Game 3 against the Bulls happening today, and all this swirling around the team, the Celtics are definitely in a spot where they need to capitalize. The question is, can they keep the wins coming despite the internal drama and make a real run for the Finals, as some predict? We’ll be watching every step of the way!
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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