Former Boston Celtics teammates Kendrick Perkins and Brian Scalabrine, part of the 2008 championship team, are in a public feud after Scalabrine claimed Perkins was intentionally excluded from a recent team celebration. Perkins criticized Scalabrine, calling him a 'coward' for not addressing the issue privately and highlighted that other 2008 team members were also absent. Despite the conflict, Perkins clarified that declining a potential invite was not due to ill feelings towards Boston but to allow the current players their moment. The lack of communication and public dispute between the two former teammates has captured attention, emphasizing the complexities of relationships in professional sports. The feud escalated with Scalabrine allegedly not returning Perkins' calls, further fueling the controversy and showcasing challenges in sports camaraderie and communication.