Jaylen Brown noncommittal about future in Boston
When asked whether he wants to stay in Boston long term, Brown is noncommittal. “I don’t know. As long as I’m needed. It’s not up to me,” he says. “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.”
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Last night, the @celtics Jayson Tatum (36 points) and Jaylen Brown (27) each scored at least 25 points in the same game for the 66th time.
They broke a tie with John Havlicek and Jo Jo White for the most such games by a duo in franchise history.
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 8:50 AM
Last night, the @celtics Jayson Tatum (36 points) and Jaylen Brown (27) each scored at least 25 points in the same game for the 66th time.
They broke a tie with John Havlicek and Jo Jo White for the most such games by a duo in franchise history.
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 8:50 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jaylen Brown uncertain about his future with the Boston Celtics
sportando.basketball/en/jaylen-brow… – 5:43 AM
Jaylen Brown uncertain about his future with the Boston Celtics
sportando.basketball/en/jaylen-brow… – 5:43 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jaylen Brown was asked how he feels about the city of Boston and the organization after his recent comments in a couple of stories. Among other things, he said the Celtics “gotta have everybody on board” if they want to do what they say they want to do. Said he’s focused on that. pic.twitter.com/09Lrn7JbTF – 1:57 AM
Jaylen Brown was asked how he feels about the city of Boston and the organization after his recent comments in a couple of stories. Among other things, he said the Celtics “gotta have everybody on board” if they want to do what they say they want to do. Said he’s focused on that. pic.twitter.com/09Lrn7JbTF – 1:57 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown said he spoke with Cal AD Jim Knowlton about the school’s coaching opening and offered his thoughts, including an endorsement for Kennasaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim,who has drawn interest. Brown said he’s happy to be included in the process. #Celtics #CalBears – 1:29 AM
Jaylen Brown said he spoke with Cal AD Jim Knowlton about the school’s coaching opening and offered his thoughts, including an endorsement for Kennasaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim,who has drawn interest. Brown said he’s happy to be included in the process. #Celtics #CalBears – 1:29 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jaylen Brown had more words about Brooklyn’s handling of Kyrie Irving’s suspension in a recent interview.
The Celtics star called Irving’s suspension, “inappropriate, unjust, and a violation of our CBA.” Full story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jayl… – 12:31 AM
Jaylen Brown had more words about Brooklyn’s handling of Kyrie Irving’s suspension in a recent interview.
The Celtics star called Irving’s suspension, “inappropriate, unjust, and a violation of our CBA.” Full story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jayl… – 12:31 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
4. No answer for the stars in Green. Jayson Tatum smoked the Kings for 34 points and it could have been more if he could hit his free throws. Jaylen Brown added 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting. They certainly got some calls from the refs, but they also hit tough shots. – 12:16 AM
4. No answer for the stars in Green. Jayson Tatum smoked the Kings for 34 points and it could have been more if he could hit his free throws. Jaylen Brown added 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting. They certainly got some calls from the refs, but they also hit tough shots. – 12:16 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Unsuccessful challenge for Mike Brown. It’s an and-1 for Jaylen Brown. – 11:21 PM
Unsuccessful challenge for Mike Brown. It’s an and-1 for Jaylen Brown. – 11:21 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
12-2 Celtics run with Jaylen Brown making good things happen offensively. – 10:44 PM
12-2 Celtics run with Jaylen Brown making good things happen offensively. – 10:44 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Very compelling, inquisitive profile of Jaylen Brown by @loganmurdock. Brown is juggling a lot, and the piece lays out well the inherent (and sometimes self-inflicted) difficulties of being an athlete-activist, even with the best intentions. AK
theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 9:56 PM
Very compelling, inquisitive profile of Jaylen Brown by @loganmurdock. Brown is juggling a lot, and the piece lays out well the inherent (and sometimes self-inflicted) difficulties of being an athlete-activist, even with the best intentions. AK
theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 9:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
NBPA VP Jaylen Brown: Nets violated collective bargaining agreement with Kyrie Irving suspension trib.al/BmIhMcm – 8:27 PM
NBPA VP Jaylen Brown: Nets violated collective bargaining agreement with Kyrie Irving suspension trib.al/BmIhMcm – 8:27 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Jaylen Brown is averaging a career-high 26.7 ppg, career-high 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting career-best .475 this season.
@DKSportsbook has JB at -140 odds to combine for over 35.5 PTS + RED + AST tonight against the #Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 8:14 PM
Jaylen Brown is averaging a career-high 26.7 ppg, career-high 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting career-best .475 this season.
@DKSportsbook has JB at -140 odds to combine for over 35.5 PTS + RED + AST tonight against the #Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. – 8:14 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown is a no-win situation when he’s asked about long-term plans. If he says he’s staying & talks break down, he’s the villain. He tried to be non-committal, and people freak out anyway.
And then people will say, well he should have answered a certain way… – 5:22 PM
Jaylen Brown is a no-win situation when he’s asked about long-term plans. If he says he’s staying & talks break down, he’s the villain. He tried to be non-committal, and people freak out anyway.
And then people will say, well he should have answered a certain way… – 5:22 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Amir Abdur-Rahim is the brother of ex-Cal and NBA star Shareef Abdul-Rahim and also went to same Ga. high school as ex-Cal star Jaylen Brown, now with Celtics. The Pac-12 does not have any Black head men’s basketball coaches and Cal is interested in changing that, sources said. – 5:02 PM
Amir Abdur-Rahim is the brother of ex-Cal and NBA star Shareef Abdul-Rahim and also went to same Ga. high school as ex-Cal star Jaylen Brown, now with Celtics. The Pac-12 does not have any Black head men’s basketball coaches and Cal is interested in changing that, sources said. – 5:02 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown has been in trade rumors almost his entire Celtics career, always talked about as the piece Boston can use to get better
JB’s comments feel completely understandable, even if the timing of the interview is a little frustrating pic.twitter.com/UNgm5duXpm – 4:07 PM
Jaylen Brown has been in trade rumors almost his entire Celtics career, always talked about as the piece Boston can use to get better
JB’s comments feel completely understandable, even if the timing of the interview is a little frustrating pic.twitter.com/UNgm5duXpm – 4:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Jaylen Brown on Future in Boston – Presented by @FanDuel [FanDuel.com/BOSTON] twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:25 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Jaylen Brown on Future in Boston – Presented by @FanDuel [FanDuel.com/BOSTON] twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Can see why many might mistake this, but Jaylen Brown isn’t on a media tour touting his discontent. He gave the Ringer interview in January (the NYT one happened in HOU last week), and all his responses stem from questions. Think it’s worth opening the hood on how this works… – 2:38 PM
Can see why many might mistake this, but Jaylen Brown isn’t on a media tour touting his discontent. He gave the Ringer interview in January (the NYT one happened in HOU last week), and all his responses stem from questions. Think it’s worth opening the hood on how this works… – 2:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jaylen Brown on future with Celtics: ‘We’ll see how they feel about me over time and I feel about them’
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayle… – 1:55 PM
Jaylen Brown on future with Celtics: ‘We’ll see how they feel about me over time and I feel about them’
cbssports.com/nba/news/jayle… – 1:55 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jaylen Brown was noncommittal when asked about his future with Boston. pic.twitter.com/7jqIP6Oeth – 12:54 PM
Jaylen Brown was noncommittal when asked about his future with Boston. pic.twitter.com/7jqIP6Oeth – 12:54 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“I feel like I still have so many more limits to tap individually. To be better, to be a better leader, to be a better player …” —Jaylen Brown
@loganmmurdock on Brown striving to strike a balance between playing the game and being known beyond it: theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 12:41 PM
“I feel like I still have so many more limits to tap individually. To be better, to be a better leader, to be a better player …” —Jaylen Brown
@loganmmurdock on Brown striving to strike a balance between playing the game and being known beyond it: theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 12:41 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown opened up about the Kevin Durant trade rumors to @loganmmurdock including the details of a 3-way call he placed to Brad Stevens and Jayson Tatum masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:11 PM
Jaylen Brown opened up about the Kevin Durant trade rumors to @loganmmurdock including the details of a 3-way call he placed to Brad Stevens and Jayson Tatum masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 12:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Jaylen Brown with some eye-opening comments to @Logan Murdock about his potential long-term future with Celtics after years of trade rumors masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:11 AM
New: Jaylen Brown with some eye-opening comments to @Logan Murdock about his potential long-term future with Celtics after years of trade rumors masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:11 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
This was an excellent, nuanced feature by @loganmmurdock on Jaylen Brown.
theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 11:03 AM
This was an excellent, nuanced feature by @loganmmurdock on Jaylen Brown.
theringer.com/nba/2023/3/21/… – 11:03 AM
More on this storyline
When asked how long he wants to play with Tatum, Brown keeps his focus on the immediate future. “I just enjoy the time that you have now,” he says. “If it’s your whole career, it’s your whole career. If it’s not, it’s not. Some of the greatest players of all time haven’t finished with their organization. Michael Jordan retired a Wizard. As much as we like it here and enjoy being here, you see where life takes you. You see how the process goes. All you do is really focus on what’s in front of you right now, to be honest. But I don’t really know or want to answer that question because that type of stuff makes Celtics fans speculate and go crazy. Especially right now, I’ll just say we’ll get there when we get there.” -via The Ringer / March 22, 2023
But the collaboration between Brown and Tatum nearly ended last July, when Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets. The Celtics were among the teams to express interest, reportedly offering a package that included Brown, Derrick White, and future draft picks. “[KD] and JT are friends. They was working out together and whatnot,” Brown says. “So, I wasn’t sure what the energy was. I wasn’t sure what the direction of the organization was.” -via The Ringer / March 22, 2023
Puzzled, Brown placed a three-way call to Stevens and Tatum. During that discussion, Stevens says he assured Brown that the guard wasn’t going anywhere. “You just have to have a direct conversation,” Stevens tells me of the meeting. “And you just have to be able to say, ‘This is what’s real. This is where we are. Obviously, you and Jayson are the two guys that we’ve built the whole roster around. And our every expectation is for us to come and compete together and try to be two games better than we were last year.’” -via Logan Murdock @ The Ringer / March 22, 2023