Rajon Rondo praises motivated Jaylen Brown after Sixers trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Rajon Rondo believes Jaylen Brown will be a motivated player for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming season following his trade from the Boston Celtics. Brown averaged 28.7 points last season, leading the Celtics to a 56-26 record. Amid criticism, Rondo asserted that a 'pissed off' Brown poses a significant threat to the league. The trade involved Paul George and multiple draft picks, marking a notable shift in the Sixers' roster strategy as they aim for increased success.
- •Rajon Rondo believes Jaylen Brown is highly motivated after offseason criticism.
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points last season with the Celtics.
- •The Sixers traded Paul George and draft picks for Brown.
- •Brown led the Celtics to a 56-26 record last season.
- •Motivated players can change the dynamics of a team.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2-time champ believes Sixers are getting a motivated Jaylen Brown
"2-time champion Rajon Rondo believes the Philadelphia 76ers are getting a motivated Jaylen Brown in the coming season.
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