Tyrese Maxey praises Jaylen Brown's transition to 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Tyrese Maxey spoke highly of Jaylen Brown's skills and work ethic after the Philadelphia 76ers acquired him. Maxey, who has faced Brown multiple times as an opponent, noted the differences he observed up close in practice. He highlighted Brown's physical attributes and ability to communicate on defense as key factors. Brown's trade from Boston involved significant assets, including Paul George. The 76ers are banking on his strong performance last season to bolster their roster.
- •Maxey praised Brown's physicality and communication skills on defense.
- •Brown was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Brown's experience in a seven-game playoff series against the 76ers adds context.
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers news: Tyrese Maxey gets 100% real on 'freak' Jaylen Brown being different
"Tyrese Maxey thought he knew what Jaylen Brown was. After xix seasons of guarding him, a seven-game playoff series against him last spring, and countless nights game-planning around him had built a fairly complete picture. Then the Philadelphia 76ers traded for him, and a few days of sharing a practice floor corrected the whole thing. “I think you […] The post 76ers news: Tyrese Maxey gets 100% real on 'freak' Jaylen Brown being different appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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