EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown talk about their relationship | NBC Sports Boston

NBC Sports Boston sat down with Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to discuss their relationship on and off the court, when they originally met, and how they support each other.

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[edgardorivera]

The Jays are both chill and relatively quiet dudes. As a quiet guy myself, I’ve noticed that when you don’t say much, people will start talking for you and put words in your mouth, and will run with their own narratives about you- that’s basically what the media is doing with the Jays. It’s not fair to them, they just want to focus on basketball, they don’t want to waste their time trying to dispel false headlines 24/7.

[EthanHarris]

Boston and the Celtics are lucky to have these two young men. Gems.

[SneakersOnSpeakers]

They're brothers and thats all that matters.

[CptRexFilms]

The Boston sports media needs to accept that Jayson isn’t all that talkative, so they assume he doesn’t have good relationships with people. But that couldn’t be further from the truth

[thumper]

When JB said they’re both introverted, I felt that. Like you don’t need to be always together and hanging out with someone to be close to them

[pyrom]

Media needs to go back and watch this and stop pitting these young legends against each other. I want them to win just so they can shut all the critics up.

[jackcallahan]

This was really awesome. There’s a clear relationship between these two and a very healthy one predicated on respect. I truly hope they’re both here for the next decade plus.

[ATUiLOL]

These two have been smashing all expectations since they were drafted. They dont have to live under the same roof to coexist and keep leading the C's to success.

[gottabedaryl]

The AAU picture gonna be legendary if they win it all this year. LET'S GET IT!

[zgymizd]

After winning Conference Finals
Jays hug each other and said
: They said we couldn't play together!
What a strong relationships within Celtics !
Let's go Celtics!

[rdeye]

Jaylen Brown babysat Deuce. Their friendship is set in stone.

[kistarr]

“Want for your brother what you want for yourself…it’s like I want a gold medal because I know he wants one. To see him win is like seeing myself win”

You can tell that there is so much of genuine love, respect and support going around their friendship. 💚💚💚

[tradeka]

I know Danny ainge made a lot of mistakes as gm and was heavily criticized, but at the end of the day he did one of the greatest things that has ever been done for the organization in drafting these two guys two years in a row at number 3. He did a lot that pissed me off but I’ll always be grateful to him for managing to secure two generational talents who are also great people. We easily could have ended up with Simmons or markelle fultz, not to knock either of those guys but I’d much rather have Jaylen and Jayson. Somehow he knew that they were the right move and he couldn’t have been more correct. They’re gonna win more than one championship together in Boston, and both will be Celtics legends at the end of it

[Christian-eqpq]

The media wants conflict so bad, they did this with KD and Westbrook. Conversations over whose team it is, whose the alpha, etc, it’s all irrelevant. At the end of the day they’re just playing ball and it’s clear they don’t hate each other. Jayson Tatum has a son and Jaylen is a single 23 year old so their lifestyles are going to be different not to mention they might have different interests. End of the day it’s one goals, banner 18.

[bobloblaw]

Tatum: "I do got a son" haha perfect

[artieselman]

It’s crazy how much everyone obsesses over if these guys are best friends. No one ever asks Steph and Klay how close they are. I guess Jaylen and Jayson just need a catchy nickname. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[youtubeconnollyfamily]

What’s really cool is these dudes knew each other in high school even though they did not go to the same school. I hope they stay on the same team for a very long time. They can definitely win multiple titles

[juliusrickles]

Media "Jayson calls Jaylen his son."

[earlwest]

I love this interview! They may not be hang out buddies, but I can see that they have a strong bond and want the best for each other! They are becoming family.

[nicholasbrandoli]

These two are the heart and soul of the Celtics much love