Jaylen Brown publicly addressed the ongoing speculation about his future with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, clearly stating his intention to spend many more years with the franchise.
During a Twitch stream, Brown dismissed reports of tension between him and the organization following the team’s first-round playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
“I hate that our president of basketball operations even had to respond to this,” Brown said. “Me and Brad have a great relationship. I love Boston. And if it was up to me I could play in Boston for the next 10 years.”
His comments came shortly after Celtics president Brad Stevens denied claims made by Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, who recently suggested on his podcast that Brown harbored deeper frustrations with the franchise.
Despite the disappointing playoff exit, Brown explained why he considered this season his favorite of his NBA career.
“You got to see all of these guys, all of my teammates, grow,” Brown said. “I got to see them overcome adversity as a group, up close and personal. Obviously, we’re not satisfied with the result. But to fight and maneuver through adversity and grow, and galvanize with a bunch of guys and to have that mindset and approach, this was my favorite season.”
Brown is eligible to sign a two-year, $141.9 million extension with Boston this summer.
Despite the team’s playoff collapse, Brown delivered a career-best season.
Brad Stevens has denied reports of any friction between Brown and the Celtics.
The NBA has issued a fine to Jaylen Brown.
Brown criticized Joel Embiid for flopping during the playoffs.