Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes Jaylen Brown's awkward reunion with Jayson Tatum contributed to his disappointing performance against the Boston Celtics. Green, who previously weighed in on the former teammates' relationship, criticized Brown for apparently ignoring Tatum before Tuesday's game.
Brown faced Boston for the first time since his offseason trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Before tipoff, Tatum approached his former teammate, but Brown did not reciprocate his greeting.
Green questioned Brown's decision to ignore Tatum, arguing that the negative energy carried into his performance.
“Because your aura ain't right, your juju ain't right,” Green said. “You got your head down and stuff, then it carried over into the game.”
The Warriors veteran also suggested Brown might still resent his departure from Boston. However, Green made it clear he disliked seeing players direct their frustration toward former teammates.
“I know he's upset that he got traded,” Green said. “You speak to every player but not him. I don't really love that.”
Brown finished with 13 points, five rebounds and two assists as Philadelphia suffered a 123-101 defeat. Tatum scored 21 points, while Paul George led Boston with 36.
Article Continues BelowGreen has previously addressed how he handles disagreements with former teammates, emphasizing the importance of moving forward rather than holding grudges.
Brown later explained that he wasn't paying attention during the pregame interaction. Tatum also avoided escalating the situation, saying he simply wanted to prepare for the matchup.
While Green connected Brown's struggles to his apparent cold shoulder, that remains his interpretation rather than an established explanation for the poor shooting night.