Jaylen Brown responds to analyst's evaluation of his trade value
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jaylen Brown has criticized an assessment by ESPN's Bobby Marks that ranked him as the seventh-best player on a team. This comment comes amid ongoing trade discussions involving the Boston Celtics and follows reports of declining trade value for Brown. In response to the remark, Brown voiced his frustrations on social media, arguing against the reliance on analytics in evaluating player performance. Stephen A. Smith also defended Brown, asserting he is among the top players in the NBA. As the offseason progresses, Brown's future with the Celtics remains uncertain, particularly as his performance last season included being named an All-Star and achieving a career-high in points.
- •Bobby Marks labeled Brown as the seventh-best player on a team.
- •Brown responded by defending his abilities and criticizing analytics.
- •Stephen A. Smith publicly supported Brown's talent and status.
- •The Celtics are engaged in active trade discussions involving Brown.
- •Brown had a standout season, including a career-high 50 points.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — ’None Of These Guys Better Than Me’ – Jaylen Brown Blasts NBA Analyst Who Labeled Celtics Star Would Be the ’Seventh-Best’ On a Team
"Jaylen Brown is in the middle of one of the messiest offseasons of his career. The Boston Celtics missed out on Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Milwaukee Bucks preferred the Miami Heat’s offer.
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