Tatum Denies Major Feud Claims
Jayson Tatum just addressed those severe feud claims after Jaylen Brown called cap on his video. Here is what really went down between the former teammates.
What the video says
Jayson Tatum says there is no Shaq and Kobe beef. The Boston Celtics star shut down growing speculation about a severe feud between him and former teammate Jaylen Brown.
Tatum broke his silence after dropping 36 points in Boston's 107-103 victory against the New York Knicks. He insisted that he holds no animosity, ill will, or beef towards his former co-star following Brown's departure.
Tatum shared that he called and texted Brown immediately on the day the trade was announced, to check in. He recognized that people process major life changes in their own way and at their own pace.
The superstar expressed frustration over how quickly media conversations turned their brotherhood into online entertainment. He urged fans to focus on what they accomplished together, reaching 2 Finals and winning an NBA championship.
Tatum criticized fans treating their future matchups like a boxing match and telling viewers to get their popcorn ready. The father-of-two stated that he is not an off-the-court entertainer looking to trade insults for clicks and views.
He voiced hope for a private chat with Brown, noting that a real conversation can easily resolve misunderstandings and put out fires. Tatum added that he has always publicly supported Brown and genuinely wishes him the very best moving forward.
The feud claims exploded after Jaylen Brown dropped a cap emoji on Tatum's YouTube video about the trade, showing he bought none of Tatum's story.
