This week marked the end of a brief era in Boston as the Celtics, facing enormous financial penalties due to the large salaries littering the roster, traded both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the lead-up to the NBA draft. Both were tabbed as likely departures after Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the playoffs but it is nevertheless a bit shocking to see the 2024 champs deconstruct their core so swiftly and mercilessly.
For his part, Tatum made sure to say goodbye to Porzingis after a Tuesday trade sent the big man to the Atlanta Hawks. He posted on Instagram Wednesday morning with a classy message for his former teammate.
