Since being selected third overall by the Celtics back in 2016, Jaylen Brown has grown into one of the NBA’s best wings. But is his future in Boston?
In a recent profile by The Ringer, Brown was noncommittal when asked about staying with the C’s long-term.
I don’t know. As long as I’m needed. It’s not up to me. We’ll see how they feel about me over time and I feel about them over time. Hopefully, whatever it is, it makes sense. But I will stay where I’m wanted. I will stay where I’m needed and treated correct.
Jaylen Brown was noncommittal when asked about his future with Boston. pic.twitter.com/7jqIP6Oeth
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 21, 2023
Fans reacted to Brown’s recent comments on Tuesday.
“Kyrie Irving said he was staying and look how that turned out,” a user said.
Kyrie Irving said he was staying and look how that turned out https://t.co/rADxSiXal3
— Legs (@legsanity) March 21, 2023
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— GrindHouse Grizzlies (Spaces) (@SpacesGrizzlies) March 21, 2023
“Can’t blame Jaylen for this mindset,” tweeted Brett Siegel. “Boston brought his name up in trade rumors through the offseason and have not really shown they want to keep him long-term. I wouldn’t expect him to leave, but I have no problem with his response here.”
Can’t blame Jaylen for this mindset.
Boston brought his name up in trade rumors through the offseason and have not really shown they want to keep him long-term.
I wouldn’t expect him to leave, but I have no problem with his response here. https://t.co/BvAm2RGAB6
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) March 21, 2023
https://t.co/LAdJoMMxjh pic.twitter.com/kVqbGz80NN
— ilDurantiano (@frafou95MXer) March 21, 2023
Brown is averaging 25.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season for the second-place Celtics who have already locked up a playoff berth.