As the Orlando Magic brace for Game 1 against first-round matchup, the Boston Celtics, reigning Eastern Conference titans, forward Paolo Banchero dropped some heartfelt words about the star of the Celtics,

Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero go from mentor and protégé to playoff opponents as the Celtics prepare for first-round clash with the Magic.

Superstar forward Jayson Tatum was sidelined due to a wrist injury sustained in Game 1, leaving his co-star Jaylen Brown with the task of leading Boston's offense — and the four-time All-Star responded with a dominant showing.