Jaylen Brown Makes Surprising Claim About Celtics’ Season After Game 7 Loss
Despite a disappointing Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown called the past season his "favorite year" of his basketball career. He praised the team's resilience, especially during Jayson Tatum's absence, and highlighted the group's competitive spirit. Brown's comments come amid trade speculation involving him and potential interest from the Milwaukee Bucks.
- ▪Jaylen Brown scored 33 points in Game 7 but the Celtics lost 109-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- ▪The Celtics held a 3-1 series lead before losing in the first round of the playoffs.
- ▪Brown called the season his favorite despite winning the NBA Finals MVP in 2024.
- ▪He emphasized team unity and effort, especially during Tatum's injury absence.
- ▪Trade rumors have linked Brown to a potential move to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.This past season, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics defied critics' expectations, as many expected this team to lose a lot of games, effectively tanking while Jayson Tatum was still rehabbing.However, Brown showed his leadership abilities, helping guide a Tatum-less team to the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.
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