After all, amid media speculations and narratives, there might be disappointment for Jaylen Brown with how things have ended between his and Jayson Tatum's run in Boston.
Brown felt betrayed by how easily the Celtics traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers, believing Tatum could have stepped up, supported him, and potentially stopped the deal, as suggested by Bobby Manning of CLNS Media.
"Jaylen's sense is that Jayson could have stepped up for him and had his back by saying, 'No, don't move him,' but he didn't," the Celtics reporter argued.
"That's why Jaylen might feel some type of way about Jayson — not because he felt Jayson booted him out of town, but because he felt Jayson didn't save him or have his back."
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum relationship still a hot topic after stunning 76ers trade
In his press conference as the newest centerpiece of the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown offered significant words about his bond with Jayson Tatum, fully acknowledging the shared battles, glories, and ups and downs they have had as the faces of the Boston Celtics.
However, when asked whether he had already spoken with Tatum, Brown simply responded that he had not.
Previously, Tatum admitted that it was "weird" to see Brown go, but made it clear that the NBA is filled with changes and the league's business side could require unforeseen developments.
Brad Stevens also revealed in the past that he never consulted Tatum about his decision to trade Brown to the 76ers, as the Celtics president explained that the team's salary cap situation was a major factor to part ways with Brown.
Before being dealt to Philadelphia, Brown was first heavily linked to the Celtics' pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, until the Miami Heat won the blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The relationship between Tatum and Brown had been a hot topic of discussion since the stunning move of the All-NBA wing to Philadelphia. While both players professionally embraced being the Celtics' superstar duo, Tatum and Brown are not known to be friends off the court.
From being allies in leading the Celtics for years, Brown and Tatum will now find themselves as staunch opponents in one of the NBA's storied rivalries starting next season.