Jayson Tatum addresses summer campers following Jaylen Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Jayson Tatum spoke to campers this week about leadership, emphasizing that he does not want to be the smartest person in the room. His remarks come after the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that reportedly surprised Tatum. Tatum's comments may reflect on the dynamics of the Celtics following the recent trade that saw Brown leave as the Finals MVP. The Celtics received Paul George and draft picks in return for Brown, sparking debate about the team's future.
- •Tatum discusses leadership at a summer camp
- •He expresses desire to learn rather than be the smartest
- •Brown's trade to the 76ers surprised Tatum
- •Celtics received Paul George in exchange for Brown
- •Trade dynamics raise questions about team direction
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum Takes Savage Shot at Jaylen Brown while Speaking to Summer Campers
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