Jason Tatum much of his career with him Jalen Brown It’s never going to be an effective combination, but he told NBC Sports Boston that he and Brown had no suspicions.video link).both throughout their careers celticsTatum said his focus is more immediate.
“We try to stay in the moment” he replied “It doesn’t necessarily matter what our legacy looks like if we do this or that. I think we really took the next step last season and I’m going to be the first to tell you that we have more to do, more to accomplish. I am enthusiastic.”
There were frequent calls for Boston to disband its star duo before the team began climbing the Eastern Conference standings in January.Most recently, Brown signed for the Celtics trade offer to Brooklyn Kevin Durantbut Tatum hopes their partnership will continue.
“I told you we couldn’t play together.” According to Tatum, “We always believed we could do it.”
Others from Boston include:
- in an interview with Celtics Wire’s Justin QuinnTatum has confirmed he has healed from a shoulder injury sustained in the Eastern Conference Finals. “Yes, I feel much better. I’ve had more time to rest than I need.” Tatum said. “So it definitely made me feel a lot better.”
- Grant Williams To tell sportscasting mike thomas He would prefer to stay in Boston, but there would be a certain amount of honor in being part of Durant’s trade. Danny Ainge About breaking news Al Jefferson That he was sent to the Timberwolves Kevin Garnett handle. “If I get involved with KD Trade — I don’t want to leave Boston. I love Boston. Boston is one of the places I want to be — but he’s one of the top 10 players of all time.” Williams said. “‘Dan, I was traded for Kevin Durant. I was the added value in that deal. Cool to say the least, but I don’t want to go anywhere. I want to stay where I am.'”
- The Celtics remain betting favorites to acquire Durant. Jeremy Clough of Arizona Republic. odds checker lists Boston at -175 in the latest odds released Thursday.
