Ever since the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade took over the NBA world, there has been a series of chain reactions. Firstly, Jrue Holiday had to leave the Milwaukee Bucks family as Dame replaced him. Following that, the Boston Celtics stroked the right chord to rope in Holiday to their roster. Unfortunately, this master trade deal had a downside. Celtics’ franchise superstar Jayson Tatum lost his trusted ally. Hours after the trade, Tatum penned a heartfelt message to his former teammate.

The Eastern Conference teams have had a busy offseason. Starting with James Harden and Lillard trade fiasco and finally ending it with several blockbusters trade. Now, the Celtics might look like a strong championship contender, but during the initial phase of the offseason, it looked worrisome. Especially after the shocking Marcus Smart trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. However, after the blockbuster trades, fans consider both Bucks and Celtics as the strongest teams in the East.

After the Jrue Holiday acquisition, Jayson Tatum pens special note to his teammate

Even though the Celtics strengthened their offence by adding Jrue Holiday, the team lost two of its stars in the pursuit. In order to get the point guard, the team gave in Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III to the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite the advantage, Williams III’s exit didn’t sit well with the franchise superstar. Hours after the trade, Celtics star Jayson Tatum penned heartfelt farewell note to former teammate on his Instagram story.

Tatum shared Williams’ picture on his IG story and wrote a heartwarming message. The note read, “This one hurt. My brother right there. Toughest part about this business, appreciate out for everything. Super proud of the player you have become and excited to see how far you take it.”

He further ended the note with the hope of teaming up with him again. The note continued, “Keep striving to be special and never change who you are. My dawg 4L till we link link up again. Nothing but love.”

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Tatum wrote a similar note when the Celtics traded out Marcus Smart.

Tatum’s message to Smart

Months before the Williams trade, the Celtics management shocked the fans when they traded out Marcus Smart. Jaylen Brown, Smart and Tatum were considered the core of the team. Unfortunately, the point guard had to quit the franchise in the off season. In response to that, Tatum took to his IG stories and wrote, “My dawg Forever grateful for you and how you pushed me…  We gone link back up one day and get us one no doubt about that! Until then, Much love Brodie!”

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