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Jaylen Brown Discusses Boston Exit, Trade To Sixers
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Key Points:
- Celtics president Brad Stevens is not allowed to publicly discuss the trade sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft assets until the deal is official, possibly as soon as Monday.
- Jaylen Brown expressed mixed emotions about the trade on social media and a Twitch live stream, stating he is both excited and disappointed, emphasizing his respect for Boston and eagerness to earn respect in Philadelphia through hard work.
- Brown revealed feeling disrespected during the trade process, criticizing how conversations were handled, particularly by Stevens, and lamenting that he was not given a full explanation for the trade despite believing he deserved one.
- Despite past speculation about his fit with Jayson Tatum, Brown maintained that the 2025/26 season was his favorite so far, valuing his role as a primary scorer even though the Celtics won a championship in 2024.
- Brown acknowledged the challenge of joining a division rival he has long competed against and joked about needing to adjust his mindset regarding the Sixers, a team he has been conditioned to oppose.
