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Jaylen Brown reunites with young fan before joining the 76ers roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:53 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Jaylen Brown reunites with young fan before joining the 76ers roster

Summary

Forward Jaylen Brown met with a 6-year-old fan named Gio during his farewell events in Boston before transitioning to the Philadelphia 76ers. The meeting followed a viral social media video showing the young fan crying over Brown's departure from the Celtics. Brown previously reached out to the child via social media to reassure him of their ongoing friendship. Now established with the 76ers, Brown prepares to join teammates LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey for the upcoming season. The 76ers are scheduled to open the 2026-27 NBA campaign against the New York Knicks on October 20.

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Status Watch

•Jaylen Brown met with fan Gio at a farewell event in Boston.
•The 6-year-old previously went viral for crying over Brown leaving the Celtics.
•Brown moves to the 76ers to play alongside LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
•The 76ers play their 2026-27 season opener against the New York Knicks on October 20.

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4:53 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers news: Jaylen Brown shares moment with viral fan

What they're saying

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Jaylen Brown said an official goodbye to Boston as he heads to Philadelphia to fulfill his NBA duties for the 76ers. But before making his final address to the Celtics fans, the star forward met his passionate 6-year-old fan, Gio . In a post shared by Courtside Buzz, Brown could be seen holding Gio in his arms, while this time around, the young fan […] The post 76ers news: Jaylen Brown shares moment with viral fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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