Celtics had a chance to trade Rondo for Chris Paul. Both Garnett and Pierce said no but Ray said yes. Rondo found out and at one point Ray and Rondo put on gloves to box it out for like 2 rounds.

Kevin Garnett Tells Story of Rajon Rondo

Bill Simmons Pod Simmons on Jaylen Brown trade Is it possible that they really liked Paul George as a player for their team

Charania Over the last 3-4 weeks teams were calling the Celtics on Jayson Tatum Their answer was hard stop No we're not trading Tatum Untouchable Jaylen Brown different story Open for business Give us your best offer That's the dichotomy They treated Brown different than Tatum

CharaniaMy understanding the Celtics were unwilling to include young players like Hugo Gonzalez Baylor Scheierman I had a few people tell me last night you gotta get a deal done if youre the Celtics when you put a player like Jaylen Brown on the table

Kevin Garnett Gets Angry At Paul Pierce After He Says International Players Run Hoops

Brad Stevens on if Jayson Tatum had any involvement in the Jaylen Brown trade None