Jaylen Brown likens reunion with Celtics to meeting an ex-girlfriend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Jaylen Brown compared his first game against the Boston Celtics to an awkward encounter with an ex-girlfriend. During a Twitch livestream, Brown stated, "It’s like running into your ex out in public," acknowledging their shared history but expressing that he is ready to move on. Brown, who won a championship with the Celtics in 2024, is now preparing to face his former teammates with the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason matchup. He expressed excitement about the upcoming game and his new role with the 76ers.
- •Jaylen Brown made comments during a Twitch livestream on October 9.
- •Brown mentioned the Celtics in reference to an ex-girlfriend analogy.
- •He spent nine seasons with the Celtics, winning the 2024 championship.
- •The upcoming matchup is a preseason game against the Boston Celtics.
- •Brown expresses excitement about his new team and moving forward.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown Compares Celtics to an Ex-Girlfriend
"Brown compared seeing the Celtics to an awkward encounter with an ex, sharing a candid analogy about moving on from a familiar relationship.
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