Celtics' Tatum denies 'beef' with 76ers' Brown after trade: This isn't Shaq and Kobe

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum addressed speculation about his relationship with former teammate Jaylen Brown during a postgame news conference on Friday night, following Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum denied any 'beef' between the two players, comparing their situation unfavorably to the well-known feud between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. The comments came as media scrutiny intensified over the nature of their relationship in the wake of the trade.