Brown’s arrival comes after a year in which his comments about Embiid’s playing style resurfaced. While praising Embiid as one of the best big men in basketball history, Brown also criticized what he sees as Embiid’s tendency to flop, saying, “Flopping has ruined our game.” He added, “Joel Embiid is a great player. One of the best bigs in basketball history flops. He knows it. This ain’t breaking news. You see, you know what I mean? It is what it is.” These remarks were highlighted after he spoke about Embiid on social media.
The two teams faced each other in the first round of the playoffs last season. The Celtics entered as the No. 2 seed and held a 3-1 lead in the series, but the 76ers rallied to eliminate Boston in seven games.
What Jaylen Brown brings to the 76ers
Brown arrives as a former NBA champion and Finals MVP, bringing championship experience to a Philadelphia squad aiming for a breakthrough season. He offers versatility, able to contribute at both shooting guard and small forward positions, which could help balance the roster alongside Embiid.
With this acquisition, the 76ers front office will likely look to leverage Brown’s veteran leadership to guide younger players such as Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and incoming rookie Labaron Philon Jr. Brown’s presence could be a catalyst as Philadelphia pursues a deeper playoff run and contends for a peak performance in the 2027 season.
