Stephen A. Smith blames Jayson Tatum for Jaylen Brown's trade

Stephen A. Smith has criticized Jayson Tatum regarding the Boston Celtics' trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. During a discussion, Smith argued that if Tatum had opposed the trade, it would not have occurred, implying that the Celtics' management aimed to establish Tatum as the team's central figure. Meanwhile, Paul George scored a franchise record 38 points in his Celtics debut, while Brown contributed 19 points in a victory for the 76ers over the New York Knicks. The Celtics' recent performance has triggered additional scrutiny on this trade. The ongoing discourse is fueled by social media reactions following the opening game of the season.

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