Jaylen Brown Had One Request Before the Celtics Traded Him
Jaylen Brown was willing to stay in Boston. Once the Celtics decided to trade him, he had one request.
Jaylen Brown requested a voice in choosing his next team after the Boston Celtics traded him to Philadelphia, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Brown, who had spent 10 seasons with the Celtics, learned of the trade during vacation over the summer. The Celtics had previously considered sending Brown to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but opted not to follow through when the Bucks traded him to Miami instead.
When the Celtics ultimately decided to trade Brown, he asked for advance notice of his new team's identity. Boston obliged, trading Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and draft compensation, including the unprotected 2031 first-round pick. This move came shortly after Brown helped the Celtics win the 2024 championship, earning Finals MVP honors.
With Jayson Tatum recovering from an Achilles injury, Brown led the Celtics with nearly 29 points per game and finished sixth in MVP voting. During Philadelphia's recent game against Chicago, Brown scored 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out four assists. When asked if he intended to speak with Tatum upon their reunion in Philadelphia, Brown simply replied, "Both of us are trying to win, so nothing to talk about."
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