It took a while, but NBA drama has finally caught up to the Celtics

Jaylen Brown's response and non-response to getting passed over by Team USA for teammate Derrick White, has created a level of tension that may be an issue when training camp starts.

What impact will Derrick White’s Olympic selection and Jaylen Brown perceived snubbing, have on their relationship and the team going forward?(Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - One of the most compelling aspects of Boston’s title run was that, unlike most of the NBA, this team was as close to being drama-free as a squad could get.

Sure, there was the occasional “Can Tatum play with Brown?” story that feels almost biblical in how long it has been around.

But for the most part, this team went about its business, saved the drama for the rest of the league, and called it a season with Banner 18.

And now, just when this team should be relishing a job well done and looking forward to defending their title, we find ourselves talking a lot these days about Jaylen Brown - and most of it isn’t very good.