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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

In professional sports, the bonds formed between teammates often transcend the boundaries of the court. Bonds created through camaraderie, triumphs, defeats, practice, and time together are as strong as family bonds. One such bond in the NBA was the brotherhood between Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics. However, the recent trade of 29-year-old star Marcus Smart sent shockwaves through the Celtics fanbase. He?spent his entire career with Celtics and was a fan favorite.?

The news has not only stirred up emotions among the fans but also brought to light the deep bond between Smart and his former teammates.?

Smart rubbishing rumors about the feud with Jaylen Brown

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Marcus Smart, in a heartfelt revelation, dismissed all rumors of any discord between him and Brown.

He stated, “Jayson and Jaylen are my brothers for life. When my mom passed away, JB was actually one of the people on that plane that came to Dallas to the funeral. I just want to shut all rumors now that me and JB had beef. I have no beef with anybody with the Celtics.”?

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This statement not only quashed the rumors but also warmed the hearts of many fans who were disheartened by the trade.

Celtics fans are in disbelief about the trade

The fans’ reactions to the trade were a mix of shock, disbelief, and disappointment.

 

One fan expressed loyalty to Smart by saying, “Celtic for Life in my eyes.”?

Another fan, unable to comprehend the trade, stated, “Still can?t believe out of all people they traded Marcus Smart.”?

The sentiment was echoed by another fan who said, “Not a Celtics fan but ain?t no way you give up smart!! His toughness and leadership you can?t find that in the league nowadays. Celtics lost a good one.”

 

Some fans even used humor to express their disbelief, “This ain?t a ‘Smart’ move.”

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Many fans paid homage to the trio, one fan wrote, “brothers for life”

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As the dust settles on this shocking trade, one thing is clear that the brotherhood between Smart, Tatum, and Brown looks unbreakable.