OPINION: It is not a coincidence LeBron James inserted himself into the news during the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, Le Tour preparation, and MLB season being in full swing. He just cannot stand not being the center of attention.
An anonymous NBA general manager doesn’t view Jaylen Brown as a top-50 player, per @TheAthletic
“Though the idea of him being viewed as the seventh-best player on a given team was widely mocked, a recent report that one front-office member saw Brown in that way illuminated the reality that advanced analytics never shined too brightly on Brown’s game. Even more pointedly, a current general manager, speaking anonymously to comment on internal team discussions, told The Athletic in the wake of the trade that he doesn’t view Brown as a top-50 player in the NBA.”
(Via https://t.co/daGXVy7Ici)
Additional details on Jaylen Brown trade, per @sam_amick, @byjayking:
- Trade "not driven by finances"
- Blazers' analytics view Brown as a "negative player"
- One current GM doesn't view Brown as a top-50 player in the league
- Celtics believe all four picks received will be valuable whether kept or used in trades
- Boston questioned whether Brown would buy in to re-accepting a smaller role alongside Jayson Tatum
- Celtics thought Brown went "off script" too often during playoff series loss to Sixers
Ice Spice leaves social media in complete meltdown after being caught kissing Tobey Maguire, then drops the bombshell that they're expecting a baby together and preparing to start a life under one roof. 😳
"He's my man now."
"We're expecting a baby."
Top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference:
1. New York Knicks
2. Indiana Pacers
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Boston Celtics
6. Miami Heat
7. Cleveland Cavaliers
8. Detroit Pistons
Jaylen Brown's statement after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers:
First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I'm here with gratitude.
I’m still processing how this all went down. I’m excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge.
The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans, I’ll carry on with me.
Saying goodbye isn’t easy when you’ve invested your heart into something.
I’m big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in for life⚡️
As one chapter closes, another begins.
I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia. Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own expectation. I respect that, and I’m looking forward to earning that respect the only way I know how.. through the work.
Philly - throw the ball up let’s get it!