Since the NBA is a business about winning championships, players know better than to get upset when a teammate gets traded to another team. However, nothing can sever the bond Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has with Aron Baynes.
The C's will be playing the Phoenix Suns, and the match has the potential to be an explosive affair between two of the league's most exciting teams as of the moment. While Brown will be playing to win, he's not going to let his former teammate leave the TD Garden without getting a bit of affection from him.
Steve Bulpett revealed what Brown planned to do when he sees the Australian.
The Celtics are flying off to Phoenix tonight and will meet the Suns — and old friend Aron Baynes — tomorrow evening.
Jaylen Brown for the win: "Baynes, that’s my guy. He’s crazy as hell, but, yeah, I’m excited to see him. Make sure I give him a big hug tomorrow."
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) November 18, 2019
The bond they established over the two years Baynes was in Beantown will not be taken away from them. However, they will also likely congratulate him on the explosive season he's been having so far with the Suns.
Out of nowhere, the Suns have become a very exciting basketball team to watch, and his contributions have a lot to do with their success. He's averaging career-highs in points (15.1), rebounds (5.5), and assists (2.9) in only 24 minutes of play. He is the asset that keeps Phoenix afloat in spite of Deandre Ayton serving his 25-game suspension.
Brown is also doing pretty well for himself as part of the Celtics core. While he's not the first option when it comes to closing games, his averages aren't that different from young star Jayson Tatum. He's currently averaging 20.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals a night.
After the two hug it out, they will play hard to try and give their team the W.
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