Gary Payton shares insight on Jaylen Brown and Celtics split

Gary Payton offered his analysis on the recent departure of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Speaking on the situation, he suggested that a fractured relationship between Brown and the organization, particularly with Jayson Tatum, contributed to the decision to trade him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Payton pointed out that the Celtics prioritized building around Tatum, making the move to trade Brown necessary. Following this trade, the Celtics acquired Paul George from the 76ers in a reshaping of their roster. The 76ers, who eliminated the Celtics from the playoffs, enhance their championship hopes with Brown joining LeBron James in Philadelphia.

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