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Jaylen Brown breaks silence on 76ers trade with emotional thank you letter to Celtics
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The Boston Celtics moved on from one of their superstars, trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and multiple first-round picks. As fans are probably still processing the trade , Brown penned a message to the city of Boston, reflecting on his time with the franchise.
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"I'm still processing how this all went down. I'm excited and disappointed at the same time," Brown wrote. "I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge. The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans, I'll carry on with me. Saying goodbye isn't easy when you've invested your heart into something."
As he said goodbye to the Celtics in his message, he also welcomed himself to the 76ers, and he looks to be excited for the opportunity he has with his new team.
"As one chapter closes, another begins," Brown continued. "I'm excited for what's ahead and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia . Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own expectation. I respect that, and I'm looking forward to earning that respect the only way I know how.. through the work. Philly – throw the ball up let's get it!"
Celtics fans will probably be following Brown for the rest of his career after all he was able to accomplish with them since getting drafted there in 2016. He's been a five-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA Second Team, NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
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Brown will now be going to another established team with stars Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid , as well as VJ Edgecombe , who had a strong rookie season with the 76ers.
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