Jaylen Brown expresses frustration after Celtics trade to 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Jaylen Brown voiced his displeasure with the NBA's business aspects following his trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. During a stream, he stated, "Don't ever become a basketball player," referencing a perceived lack of loyalty in professional basketball. He highlighted the emotional impact of being traded after achieving success, including being named Finals MVP. The Celtics acquired Paul George and draft assets in the deal. Brown's next challenge will be to perform well against his former team when the 76ers face the Celtics.
- •Brown was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers.
- •He cited a lack of loyalty in professional basketball.
- •Boston received Paul George and draft picks in the trade.
- •Brown won Finals MVP while with the Celtics.
- •Next, Brown will face the Celtics with his new team.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown Says 'Don't Ever Become a Basketball Player' After Celtics Trade to 76ers
"JB has been removed from Boston in favor of Paul George and picks.
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