A viral moment captured before the Boston Celtics' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 10, 2026, appears to show Celtics guard Jaylen Brown ignoring teammate Jayson Tatum's attempted greeting. The incident occurred at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia ahead of the first quarter.
Photographs from the game show Brown, wearing number 7, controlling the ball during warm-ups while Tatum, number 0, appears to extend a greeting that goes unacknowledged. The moment quickly circulated on social media, sparking discussion about the Celtics' star duo's relationship.
Both players have been cornerstones of the Celtics' roster since being drafted in 2016 and 2017 respectively, leading Boston to multiple deep playoff runs including an NBA Finals appearance in 2022. The team entered the 2026-27 season with championship aspirations after offseason moves to strengthen the supporting cast around the All-Star pairing.
Neither player nor the Celtics organization has publicly commented on the interaction. The game itself marked an early-season matchup between Eastern Conference contenders, with the 76ers hosting the Celtics at their home arena.
