Jaylen Brown Reveals What His Immediate Reaction Was to Celtics-76ers Trade
During his 76ers introductory press conference, Jaylen Brown shed light on his immediate reaction to being traded by the Celtics.
Jaylen Brown expressed his shock and upset reaction upon learning he had been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, with whom he had spent his entire career since being drafted in 2016. Despite the Celtics receiving highly touted talent like Paul George and draft picks, Brown felt disrespected during the trade process and was motivated to prove himself in his new team.
The former NBA Finals MVP revealed that his initial reaction was so strong that he even threw his phone across the room. Following the trade, Brown noted that players from both teams, including first-round draft pick Tyrese Maxey and former teammate VJ Edgecombe, have been in regular contact with him through group chats, as they all try to adapt and gel as a team.
The 76ers' roster features a new look, with a leaner Joel Embiid working alongside Edgecombe, and the team's superstars, including LeBron James, have also been signed. The Boston Celtics' lineup, consisting of four players who averaged over 20 points per game last season, remains stacked, but the success of the new-look team will ultimately depend on how well they can work together and stay healthy throughout the demanding season.
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