Mookie Betts shocked that Celtics traded his friend, Isaiah Thomas
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts called the blockbuster trade of his good friend, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas, "shocking."
"It was kind of shocking. I didn't think it was going to happen," Betts told the Boston Globe.
The Celtics dealt Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for All-Star Kyrie Irving. Betts and Thomas became great friends in 2014 — when the Celtics acquired Thomas and shortly after Betts debuted for the Red Sox.
“We’d text and check in on each other. He’s a good guy,” Betts said. “Love his game.”
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Despite the trade of his friend, Betts said he'll remain a Celtics fan for the time being.