Jaylen Brown receives keys to Massachusetts following departure from Boston Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
After a 10-year tenure with the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown was honored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu with the keys to the state. The ceremony took place at the 741 Frequency Fest, where officials also designated a local street as Jaylen Brown Way. Brown, 29, officially moves to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason as part of a roster transformation that also includes LeBron James and Tyrell Maxey. The event marked a formal farewell for the forward, who previously helped bring an NBA championship to Boston. Brown now prepares for his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he joins a veteran core aiming for a championship run. He has already begun participating in summer workouts with his new teammates to establish on-court chemistry.
- •Jaylen Brown received the keys to Massachusetts during a public farewell event in Boston.
- •Mayor Michelle Wu announced the naming of a street as Jaylen Brown Way.
- •Brown joins the Philadelphia 76ers following 10 seasons in Boston.
- •The Philadelphia 76ers have added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a core featuring Tyrell Maxey.
- •Brown is currently participating in team workouts with Philadelphia.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown Shares Heartfelt Message To Boston After Receiving Keys To The State
"After being honored by the city of Boston, Jaylen Brown had to share a few words to encapsulate the time he spent there with the Celtics.
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