After a decade in Boston, Jaylen Brown has officially broken his silence following the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brown took to social media to thank the Celtics organization and its fans while expressing optimism about the next chapter of his career.
The statement, released Thursday afternoon, reads in part:
“Boston, thank you for 10 unforgettable years. We built something special together, and I’ll always be grateful for the love, the battles, and bringing Banner 18 home. To my teammates, coaches, staff, and every fan who believed in me—thank you. I didn’t ask for this chapter to end, but I’m excited for what’s next. Philly, let’s get to work.”
The statement is Brown’s first public response since Boston dealt the four-time All-Star to Philadelphia in one of the NBA’s most stunning offseason moves. The trade, which sent Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George along with multiple draft picks, marked the end of an era for one of the franchise’s cornerstone players.
Brown leaves Boston after 10 seasons, highlighted by multiple Eastern Conference Finals appearances, an NBA championship, and the 2024 NBA Finals MVP award. His departure came as a surprise to many around the league, especially after reports indicated that Brown did not request a trade.
Now, the focus shifts to Philadelphia, where Brown is expected to join forces with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as the 76ers look to position themselves among the Eastern Conference’s elite.
While Celtics fans process the end of one of the franchise’s most successful partnerships in recent memory, Brown’s message made one thing clear: he’s grateful for his time in Boston and ready to embrace a new beginning in Philadelphia.
