On Monday, the Boston Celtics officially announced their trade that sent 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
He had spent all ten seasons of his career in Boston.
The All-Star forward is coming off a year where he had averages of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range in 71 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 1): “The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.”
Charles Barkley Reacts To Celtics-76ers Trade
GettyTV analyst Charles Barkley smiles prior to the first half in the First Four game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Texas Longhorns in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 17, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio.
One person to react to the trade was 76ers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Charles Barkley.
Barkley (via NBC Sports Philadelphia): “I was like this can’t be a true story. Theres so much fake stuff on the internet now. I’m like no they didn’t trade him to the Sixers. Number one, you’re like wow. And secondly, you’re like well what did they give up? Then you’re like they gave up Paul George and some draft picks. I said man, the Sixers just got away with murder man. Because you know they were dead in the water to be honest with you.. With Paul’s contract and Joel’s inability to stay healthy they were going to be out of the running for the next three or four or five years. And now all of a sudden they’re a legit contender… I’m not sure what the hell the Celtics were doing.”
Social Media Reacts To Clip Of Barkley
GettyCharles Barkley speaks at the podium prior to his sculpture being unveiled at the Philadelphia 76ers training facility on September 13, 2019 in Camden, New Jersey.
Here’s what people were saying in response to the clip from NBC Sports Philadelphia:
@coachmcg11: “very valid points”
@rondaracha: “It’s crazy but great for Jaylen!!”
@Weezy2728jst: “I agree with Chuck”
@klab22: “Optionality. They took the option to pay an older, much less productive guy the same money.”
Celtics Last Season
The Celtics are coming off a year where they were the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 56-26 record.
They lost to the 76ers in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
76ers Last Season
The 76ers were the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-37 record.
They lost to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Reacts To Celtics-76ers Trade