Robert Parish criticizes Celtics for trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Celtics legend Robert Parish expressed strong disappointment over Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Parish likened the deal to the infamous trade involving Luka Doncic, highlighting that Boston received Paul George and multiple draft picks in return. He believes the trade diminishes the team's competitiveness, as it involves sending a star player to a rival. Despite this setback, the Celtics retain Jayson Tatum, who Parish identified as crucial for future success. The trade has been described by some as one of the worst in recent history, raising questions about the team's direction under Brad Stevens.
- •Jaylen Brown traded from Celtics to 76ers on July 3, 2026.
- •Boston received Paul George and draft picks in exchange.
- •Parish compares the trade to the Luka Doncic deal from recent history.
- •Trade raises concerns about Celtics' competitive edge in the Eastern Conference.
- •Jayson Tatum remains the key star for Boston moving forward.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Parish is still no fan of the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Parish reveals he felt the Jaylen Brown trade felt like the Luka Doncic deal
""When I first heard about it, the first thing I thought about was the ... Mavericks when they moved Luka (Doncic)," he said, "just historically a bad move."
"Celtics legend Robert Parish is extremely disappointed with how the team dealt Jaylen Brown away to the 76ers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:01 PMRobert Parish is still no fan of the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown
"When I first heard about it, the first thing I thought about was the ... Mavericks when they moved Luka (Doncic)," he said, "just historically a bad move."
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 3:10 AMRobert Parish reveals he felt the Jaylen Brown trade felt like the Luka Doncic deal
Celtics legend Robert Parish is extremely disappointed with how the team dealt Jaylen Brown away to the 76ers.
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