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By Matt Audilet
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Jaylen Brown's 10-year stint with the Boston Celtics ended earlier this offseason with a blockbuster trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brown spent nine of his 10 seasons in Boston alongside Jayson Tatum, winning an NBA title together in 2024.
During his introductory press conference with the 76ers on Thursday, Brown was asked about his relationship with Tatum.
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"We won a championship together. Anybody that you win a championship with, you would think, that's what a brotherhood or lifelong legacy would entail," Brown said. "Obviously, there's ups and downs in any type of relationship. But on my end, it's nothing but respect."
When asked if they've spoken since the trade, Brown gave a blunt response.
"Not really," he replied.
With Tatum out for much of the 2025-26 season, Brown served as the Celtics' clear No. 1 option — averaging a career-high 28.7 points per game. Now, he joins a talented Philadelphia roster featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
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Brown and the 76ers are considered one of the leading favorites to win the Eastern Conference this coming NBA season. Tatum and the Celtics are entering their first season without Brown since he was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
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