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Why Jaylen Brown is the perfect fit for Philly

Since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July, Jaylen Brown has embarked on a global series of side quests. In August, Brown faced his fear of heights by skydiving over the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. In early September…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
Why Jaylen Brown is the perfect fit for Philly
Key Things to Know
  • Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July after parting ways with the Boston Celtics.
  • Brown averaged a career-high 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season.
  • The wing earned All-NBA second team honors after leading Boston to the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July following his departure from the Boston Celtics. The move came after Brown earned All-NBA second team honors, recording career highs of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while leading Boston to the Eastern Conference's second seed.

Brown expressed frustration over his split from the Celtics, stating during a July live stream that he felt a lack of respect during the process. In Philadelphia, Brown joins a roster that features Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, and VJ Edgecombe.

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