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Many thought that last season would be a rebuilding phase for the Boston Celtics . Not many gave them a chance to win. But Jaylen Brown willed them to the second seed in the Eastern Conference, turning in his best campaign yet.
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Brown tallied career-high numbers, was named to the All-NBA Second Team, and finished sixth in the race for MVP. He personified the grit and no-nonsense character of Boston.
His reward? Getting traded. To a division rival.
The basketball world was shocked on Wednesday when the Celtics dealt Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George , two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.
It was unexpected, to say the least, and fans were left asking Boston the same question: WHY?
"Is it April Fools? What are we doing @celtics?" said @fobbyblaytunes.
"We just traded him to one of our rivals. The hell?" added @DanielTheDane98.
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"Dumbest trade of our generation. You traded a guy who led his team to the playoffs for someone who stays injured and is elderly, LMFAO. Wow. I don't know if I can watch the @celtics this year, LOL," wrote @x1800_273_8255.
"What was Boston thinking?" wondered @HeatvsHaters.
"This is the most random blockbuster I've seen in years, LMAO. What is going on?" commented @nikeyspace.
It seems the widening cracks in the relationship between Brown and the Celtics' front office became impossible to repair, prompting the team to move him.
It probably did not help that Boston was willing to give up the former Finals MVP to the Milwaukee Bucks to get Giannis Antetokounmpo .
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As for the 76ers, while they gave up future assets, acquiring an in-his-prime Brown made them an instant contender. A core of Brown, Joel Embiid , Tyrese Maxey , and VJ Edgecombe could go up against anyone in the NBA.
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