Joe Mazra said Jaylen Brown deserves everyone's respect and gratitude.

Jaylen Brown, 29, was previously traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazra stated that Jaylen Brown's contributions and efforts to the team over the past 10 years deserve everyone's gratitude and respect.

Jaylen Brown, who plays forward, was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft and has played 674 games for the Boston Celtics over the past 10 years, averaging 20.0 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and a three-point field goal percentage of 35.8%.

In addition, Jaylen Brown also helped the Boston Celtics win the NBA championship in the 2023/24 season.

When discussing Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazra said, "When something like this happens, you can't simply draw conclusions in black and white. What I hope the outside world will talk about more, and what we hope to focus on most, is expressing respect, appreciation, and gratitude for everything Jaylen Brown has done for the Boston Celtics over the past 10 years."

“He spent more time with the Boston Celtics than I did; he was already a member of this team before I came here. He laid the foundation for the team culture, participated in and created many special moments, and is one of the most important reasons why we have been able to achieve what we have today.”

Joe Mazra emphasized, "So I think what people should focus on is respecting him as a competitor and appreciating everything he has done for the Boston Celtics."

"In moments like these, the entire management team remains highly aligned and communicates extensively. But in the end, all that's needed is to listen, trust, and understand the decisions they make. I've always considered Brad Stephens one of the best managers in the league, and that's why I have faith in him."

With the addition of Paul George, and the signings of Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, building a better roster will be a key task for the Boston Celtics before the new season.

Joe Mazra stated, "Our roster has changed, and we have a completely new team, which also requires establishing a completely new culture and style. For the past 10 years, this team has had a very distinct identity, but now that characteristic has changed."

"The challenge we face now is how to rebuild our team culture, how to shape a new team identity, and how to ultimately end the season with a championship. It's very difficult to do, but that's the challenge we're facing now."

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