Kristaps Porzingis delivers surprisingly lighthearted Jayson Tatum message

Mar 18, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn ImagesWednesday night at TD Garden, Kristaps Porzingis played in his first game in Boston since the Celtics traded him over the summer. He received loud applause from the home crowd when PA announcer Eddie Palladino called his name last while introducing the starters for the Golden State Warriors.

And while the Latvian native was true to his word when he said at shootaround earlier in the day that he wouldn't cry during his tribute…