Jaylen Brown’s past comments on Bronny James resurface after LeBron joins 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, reuniting him with teammate Jaylen Brown. Past tensions between Brown and LeBron regarding Bronny James have resurfaced, particularly following a video from 2024 in which Brown critiqued Bronny's NBA potential. LeBron acknowledged Brown’s comments in February 2026, stating their relationship remained respectful despite the incident. Brown was instrumental in recruiting LeBron to Philadelphia alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. The 76ers' potential interest in Bronny could be complicated by Brown’s prior remarks.
- •LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Jaylen Brown previously criticized Bronny James' NBA prospects.
- •Brown's comments were made during Bronny's Summer League debut.
- •LeBron responded to Brown's remarks in February 2026.
- •Brown played a key role in recruiting LeBron to the 76ers.
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown’s diss towards Bronny resurfaces after LeBron James signs for 76ers
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown's Bronny James comments resurface after LeBron signs with 76ers
"LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will now be teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers, but that doesn’t mean past tensions between the two forwards will be forgotten. While spectating Bronny James’ Summer League debut in 2024, Brown made it known to Angel Reese that Bronny didn’t have what it takes to be in the NBA in a moment caught on camera.
"This will now be the next possible follow-up move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:52 PMJaylen Brown’s diss towards Bronny resurfaces after LeBron James signs for 76ers
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will now be teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers, but that doesn’t mean past tensions between the two forwards will be forgotten. While spectating Bronny James’ Summer League debut in 2024, Brown made it known to Angel Reese that Bronny didn’t have what it takes to be in the NBA in a moment caught on camera.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:30 PMJaylen Brown's Bronny James comments resurface after LeBron signs with 76ers
This will now be the next possible follow-up move.
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