Celtics likely to retire Jaylen Brown's number 7 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:43 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Brad Stevens stated that the Boston Celtics will likely retire Jaylen Brown's #7 jersey following his decade-long tenure with the team. Brown made significant contributions, including leading the Celtics to an NBA championship in 2024 and earning Finals MVP honors. Despite his departure from the team, Stevens acknowledged Brown's impact and contributions. The decision aligns with the Celtics' precedent of honoring players who have achieved similar accolades.
- •Brown spent ten seasons with the Celtics, averaging 20.0 points per game.
- •He was an All-Star and All-NBA selection during his career in Boston.
- •The Celtics traded Brown this summer after a tumultuous relationship with the franchise.
- •Multiple players, including Paul Pierce, have had their jerseys retired after similar achievements.
- •Brown now plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming for further success.
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown’s #7 jersey likely to be retired by Boston Celtics
"Despite Jaylen Brown leaving the team in acrimonious fashion, the Boston Celtics will likely retire his #7 jersey. Brown was with the Celtics for a decade, making multiple All-Star and All-NBA teams, along with leading the team to an NBA championship in 2024 and winning Finals MVP in the process.
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