Jaylen Brown aims for MVP with 76ers after strong Celtics season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Jaylen Brown, recently traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, hopes to contend for the NBA MVP award next season. Having finished sixth in MVP voting last year while playing for the Boston Celtics, Brown steps into a significant role with his new team. Analysts express skepticism about his chances, citing the competition he will face from top players like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic. Despite doubts, Brown seeks to prove critics wrong and aims to elevate the 76ers in the playoffs. He previously showed resilience by stepping up during Jayson Tatum's absence last season.
- •Brown finished sixth in MVP voting last season with the Celtics.
- •He is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Analysts question his chances against other NBA stars.
- •Brown aims to elevate the 76ers' playoff success next season.
- •He previously excelled when Tatum was sidelined.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Does anyone actually believe Jaylen Brown can win NBA MVP next year?
"Jaylen Brown, who finished sixth in MVP voting last season after putting the Boston Celtics on his back in Jayson Tatum’s absence, will now play for a franchise that respects him. The newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers will have…
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