Jaylen Brown on leaving the Celtics: Still processing the past, ready to contend for a championship with the 76ers.

August 9th - According to the Associated Press, Jaylen Brown has gradually adapted to his new life in Philadelphia. However, he admitted that he is still processing the complex emotions of leaving Boston, where he played for many years .

“ In some ways, I’m still processing all of this, ” Brown said . “ Coming to a new city, a new place, facing new expectations and new energy is certainly exciting. But at the same time, you’re leaving a place you’ve been for a very, very long. ”

Brown was selected third overall by the Celtics in 2016 and rose to become a Finals MVP and NBA champion in Boston. Now, he has joined the 76ers , where he will form a strong core lineup with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey . The addition of LeBron James has further fueled the team's championship aspirations.

Last season, Tatum only played 16 regular season games due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Brown had the best performance of his career, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, and finishing sixth in the MVP voting. Afterwards, the Celtics attempted to trade him to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo , but the trade ultimately fell through.

Brown now forms a highly anticipated roster alongside Embiid, James, Maxi, and rookie VJ Echcomb. The 76ers haven't won an NBA championship since 1983 , and Brown's arrival makes the team a strong contender for the Eastern Conference title.

Brown stated that he is ready to embrace new challenges. " I've dealt with pressure differently at different stages of my career. Right now, I'm putting a lot of things behind me and letting the past be the past. "

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