Anger over the trade, Tatum and the goal: Brown presented at the Sixers and opened up about everything
Philadelphia's new star admitted he has yet to process the move from the Celtics, shared about his relationship with his former partner and clarified: "What interests me is a championship."
A month after one of the most talked-about trades of the summer in the NBA, Jaylen Brown was officially presented this evening (Thursday) in Philadelphia and provided a glimpse into what he has been through since leaving Boston.
"The first thing I did when I found out about the trade was throw my phone against the wall. I think Tyrese Maxey was the first to reach out to me. He wrote to me: 'I know you're going through a lot right now, but we're happy you're with us'."
Brown, who was traded from the Celtics in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, admitted that the move has not fully sunk in yet: "I've been through a lot lately. It's still hard to process the move from Boston to Philadelphia, especially when it comes to such a big rival throughout my career."
When asked about the separation from the Celtics, Brown chose not to go into details, but hinted that the full story will be revealed in the future: "The whole process was difficult, but my head is already in what awaits me. Maybe one day I'll tell all the details about what really happened behind the scenes. Right now, I have no need to do that."
The forward also addressed the treatment he received during the summer: "People attacked my character. There were even those who went as far as to say I had an illness. It was a crazy time, but unfortunately, nothing really surprises me anymore."
Brown was also asked about his relationship with Jayson Tatum, his partner for nine seasons: "We haven't really talked since the trade. We won a championship together, and anyone you win a championship with becomes part of your life. Like in any relationship, there were ups and downs, but for me, there is only respect for him. Except for the games against Philadelphia, I wish him only success."
In conclusion, he clarified that all his attention is now directed to one thing only: "At this stage of my career, nothing else moves me anymore. Not an MVP title, not a Finals MVP. The only thing that interests me is winning a championship as a team. That's why I came here."
