Jayson Tatum Discusses 'Cool' Reunion With Former Celtics Teammate
Tatum opened up about facing Kristaps Porzingis at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum Discusses 'Cool' Reunion With Former Celtics Teammate originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Wednesday was a big day for Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis, who returned to TD Garden for the first time since the Boston Celtics traded him last summer.
The 2024 NBA champion was honored with a video tribute and a warm reception from Celtics fans. Once the game started, however, things didn't go so well for Porzingis. He and his teammates got steamrolled by Boston , losing by 21 points.
He also struggled with his shot, scoring just 11 points on 4 of 13. Still, the fact that he was playing at all is a big deal for him, as he's missed most of the season with injuries and has struggled to stay on the court this year. After the game, Jayson Tatum opened up about facing his old teammate.
Jayson Tatum on playing against Kristaps Porzingis: "It was cool, man. I miss the big fella. Happy to see him healthy, happy to see him out there playing.