Jaylen Brown addresses Colin Cowherd's 'disease' remarks during Media Day

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jaylen Brown addresses Colin Cowherd's 'disease' remarks during Media Day
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Jaylen Brown made his first appearance as a Philadelphia 76er on Media Day, discussing criticism he faced over the summer. Brown addressed Colin Cowherd's comments that he had a 'disease' suggesting he believes he is the smartest person in the room. He expressed concern over the use of anonymous sources in reporting. The

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  • •Brown joined the Philadelphia 76ers after being traded from the Boston Celtics.
  • •Cowherd's remarks implied that Brown has an inflated sense of intelligence.
  • •Brown criticized the reliance on anonymous sources in sports media.
  • •He defended his approach to livestreaming as more authentic than traditional PR.
  • •Brown's comments come during a pivotal time ahead of the new NBA season.
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Jaylen Brown made his first appearance as a Philadelphia 76er, and the former NBA Finals MVP opened up about some of the bizarre criticism he received over the summer. Brown was part of one of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason, with the Boston Celtics sending him to Philadelphia, where he’ll now team up…

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