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Brown Gives Tatum Cold Shoulder in Post-Trade Meeting
Former championship teammates show little warmth as 76ers face Celtics
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Frosty Pregame Exchange
Tatum later approached Brown before the opening tip in an attempt to greet him, but Brown turned away without response before Tatum moved on to embrace LeBron James.
Championship Duo Splits
The pair had formed a productive partnership that delivered a title to Boston. Their personal relationship cooled over time, leading the franchise to select one player to retain given their combined salaries that would approach 70 percent of the cap. Boston kept Tatum and sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.
Strong Starts for Both Clubs
The 76ers improved to 9-2 after adding Brown alongside LeBron James. The Celtics sit at 8-2 in the Eastern Conference. Brown posted career marks of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in the season before the move.
George Returns to Philadelphia
The 36-year-old George also suited up against his former club. He entered averaging 20.4 points and had been suspended 25 games the prior year before returning for the final 10 contests.
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