Jaylen Brown Breaks His Silence After Leaving Boston: "I am excited and disappointed at the same time"
The Finals MVP of the last ring won by the Celtics has left through the back door of the TD Garden
Jaylen Brown has already spoken for the first time as a new player for the Philadelphia 76ers and has not hidden his feelings after ending a historic chapter with the Boston Celtics. The shooting guard acknowledged that he is still assimilating a trade that will take him to defend the colors of one of the great rivals of the Massachusetts franchise.
"I am processing how all of this has happened. I am excited and disappointed at the same time," wrote Brown in a statement posted on his social media. "I earned the respect of this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I just showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge."
The trade, which will be official next Monday, will send Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, in addition to two first-round Draft picks (2028 and 2031) and two second-round picks (2028 and 2030).
The departure of the small forward had been on the table for weeks. Boston had previously explored the possibility of including him in a deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the Greek ended up being traded to the Miami Heat.
Nevertheless, Brown wanted to bid farewell fondly to the city where he became one of the NBA's great stars.
"Saying goodbye is never easy when you've invested your heart in something. The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans will always stay with me."
At 29 years old, Brown arrives in Philadelphia after the best season of his career. The five-time All-Star averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, finished sixth in the MVP voting, and was included in the All-NBA Second Team.
Furthermore, he was named MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals in 2024, playing a key role in the Celtics' eighteenth championship victory.
Brown, to the Celtics fans
Brown wanted to thank the support received during all these years in Boston and made it clear what his goal will be in this new stage.
"I believe a lot in respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. I am excited for what's to come and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia. Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own demands. I respect all of that and look forward to earning that respect the only way I know how: by working."
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