Jaylen Brown explodes after leaving Boston: "I threw the phone against the wall!"

Jaylen Brown has already begun a new stage in his career. The four-time All-Star was presented this Thursday as a new player for the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Boston Celtics, a departure that, although not completely surprising, did leave some discomfort due to how the franchise handled discussions about his future.

"When I got traded for the first time, I simply threw the phone across the room," Brown acknowledged during his first press conference as a Philadelphia player.

The player explained that he wasn't particularly surprised by the trade due to the frequency with which his name had appeared in rumors during the ten years he spent in Boston. However, he did admit to being disappointed by the process and especially by the communication with the Celtics.

The situation escalated this summer when Boston put his name on the table in discussions related to a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Eventually, Brown ended up being sent to Philadelphia, precisely one of the Celtics' main rivals in the Eastern Conference and the team that eliminated them in the first round of the last playoffs.

"It's been a crazy transition, to be honest, but none of this is completely surprising," explained Brown.

Maxey was one of the first to welcome him

Shortly after learning about his trade, Brown received support from his new teammates. Tyrese Maxey was one of the first to reach out to him.

"I know a lot is going on right now, but we're really excited to have you," Sixers' guard told him.

Since then, Brown has been in almost daily contact with his new teammates. Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James have been some of the players who have actively communicated with him, helping his adjustment to Philadelphia.

Brown also wanted to leave any possible confrontation with Boston behind and focus exclusively on his new project.

"I'm choosing to focus on what I want to focus on," he stated.

The player acknowledged that in recent months there have been situations that he finds difficult to handle, including comments that, he explained, attacked even his character.

"Someone even went as far as to say I had an illness," Brown recalled regarding the information that emerged during the negotiations.

Nevertheless, the new Sixers player made it clear that he does not intend to prolong the controversy publicly.

"I'm turning the page," he asserted when asked about his recent statements on Twitch, where he expressed feeling disrespected by the Celtics in the way negotiations were communicated to him.

A new opportunity alongside LeBron and Embiid

Brown arrives in Philadelphia to be part of one of the most ambitious projects in the NBA. Alongside him will be LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, as well as the young VJ Edgecombe.

Brown himself is aware that gathering so much talent also implies a challenge.

"Obviously, there are many talented players and egos. But to win, you have to be able to sacrifice, have confidence, and communicate," he explained.

His goal, as he made clear during his introduction, is simple: to win.

"I want to be transparent coming in. I want to lay my agenda out on the table. This is what I've come to do. This is what I want to do. I want to win. And we can find a way to respectfully maneuver around each other," he pointed out.

Brown also expressed particular excitement about working alongside LeBron James. In fact, he acknowledged that one of his priorities will be to learn as much as possible from the veteran player.

"Being the first one in the gym, being in the film room... I'm looking forward to learning from LeBron, from everything he's experienced during his career on and off the court," he explained.

The relationship between them is particularly interesting because just a few months ago, James publicly supported Brown's candidacy for MVP.

In February, after Boston defeated the Lakers in Los Angeles, James praised the forward for how he had led the Celtics while Jayson Tatum was recovering from an Achilles injury.

"Nobody counted on them at the beginning of the season, and he's averaging, what, 30? Just below 30?" James said then, even considering that Brown was being overlooked due to the popularity of other candidates.

Brown finished sixth in the MVP voting after leading Boston to the second position in the Eastern Conference.

Now, they will share a locker room and have the goal of making Philadelphia one of the top contenders for the title.

Respect for Tatum despite the distance

One of the matters Brown also addressed was his relationship with Jayson Tatum. They were teammates for years in Boston and won a championship together.

Brown admitted that they have hardly spoken since the trade, although he made it clear that there is no resentment on his part.

"From my side, there's nothing but respect," he stated.

"We won a championship together. When you win a championship with someone, you would think that implies a brotherhood or a lifelong legacy," he added.

Brown acknowledged that any relationship can have its ups and downs, but he insisted that his feeling towards Tatum remains one of respect.

The only exception will be when they face each other: Brown hopes Tatum has good performances, but not necessarily against Philadelphia.

With the Boston chapter practically closed, Brown is already looking ahead. His new life in Philadelphia will be marked by a clear goal: to fit in alongside LeBron, Embiid, and Maxey, accept the necessary sacrifices, and turn a talent-packed roster into a team capable of competing for the championship.

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