Celtics executives rate Derrick White above Jaylen Brown last season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
During the previous season, Boston Celtics management evaluated Jaylen Brown's performance as less impressive compared to teammate Derrick White's contributions. Despite Brown's MVP-caliber season, team insiders claimed White had the stronger overall impact. Now, as Brown joins the Philadelphia 76ers, he seeks to validate his worth by leading them to deeper playoff success.
- •Celtics executives did not credit Brown as the team's best player.
- •Derrick White averaged 16.5 points, outperforming Brown in management's view.
- •Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points and joined the 76ers in July 2026.
- •Brown aims to help the 76ers reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
- •Tension grew between Brown and Celtics management during the last season.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics thought Jaylen Brown didn’t perform better than one underrated star last season
"Even with Jaylen Brown delivering an MVP-caliber season for the Boston Celtics, team executives thought he didn’t play nearly as well as one crucial star. The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown’s relationship deteriorated in rapid fashion.
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