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Why Jaylen Brown Thinks There Was a 'Lack of Respect' From Celtics in Wild Trade to 76ers
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- Jaylen Brown has been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his 10-year tenure with Boston after a career-best season where he finished fourth in scoring and earned second team All-NBA honors.
- The Celtics initially tried to trade Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks in a bid to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but after that deal fell through, they accepted a trade package from the 76ers that included Paul George and multiple draft picks, signaling the franchise's decision to move on from Brown.
- Brown expressed disappointment and a feeling of disrespect during the trade process, criticizing Celtics executives, including Brad Stevens, for poor communication and a lack of explanation regarding the sudden trade decision.
- Despite the trade, Brown maintains respect for Boston and shared candid thoughts on his Twitch stream, including interactions with new 76ers teammates and frustration over his integrity being questioned during the trade saga.
- The trade sets up Brown to face his former team four times annually, with potential for future high-stakes matchups, while the Celtics look to leverage acquired draft capital to reshape their roster.
