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Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown hasn't expressed frustrations with Celtics organization to him
TL;DR
Brad Stevens stated that Jaylen Brown has not expressed any frustrations with the Celtics organization during their recent conversation. Despite speculation from Tracy McGrady about Brown's discontent, Stevens emphasized that their discussion was positive.
Key points
- Brad Stevens claims Jaylen Brown has not expressed frustrations.
- Tracy McGrady speculated about Brown's discontent with the organization.
- The Celtics lost in the first round after leading 3-1.
- Stevens emphasized a positive conversation with Brown.
- Stevens is open to discussions with all players.
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Brad StevensTracy McGrady
Boston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ersJaylen BrownJayson Tatum
The most productive season of Jaylen Brownâs NBA career came to an abrupt and stunning end in the first round of the playoffs this past weekend. His No. 2 seeded Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead to a No. 7 seeded Philadelphia 76ers franchise that had never come back from that postseason deficit. For the first time in five years, the Celtics, an Eastern Conference titan, have gone one-and-done in the playoffs, and Brown is clearly frustrated.
Tracy McGrady, who notably has a close relationship with Brown, suggested this week on the âCousinsâ podcast that Brownâs frustration âlies deeply within the organization.â
But Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, Brownâs head coach the first five seasons of his tenure in Boston, said Wednesday that he and Brown spoke on Monday and that ânone of that has been expressedâ to Stevens.
â[It] was nothing but positive,â Stevens said of his brief chat with Brown, while the executive addressed reporters in his end-of-season news conference.
Stevens continued: âHe has not expressed those frustrations to me. We've been here 10 years together. Obviously, I love JB, and everybody around here loves JB. And I think, just like any of our other guys, as we get to the end of the season, I'll be here, and my door's always open. If anybody ever wants to come in and talk about it and talk about their team, their place, whatever the case may be, I'm all ears. And that would be one through 16, not just Jaylen, not just Jayson [], not just the guys that have been here.â
Q&A
What did Brad Stevens say about Jaylen Brown's frustrations?
Brad Stevens mentioned that Jaylen Brown has not expressed any frustrations with the Celtics organization during their recent conversation.
Why did Tracy McGrady suggest Jaylen Brown is frustrated?
Tracy McGrady suggested that Jaylen Brown's frustrations lie deeply within the Celtics organization, following their early playoff exit.
How did the Boston Celtics perform in the playoffs this year?
The Boston Celtics, who were the No. 2 seed, blew a 3-1 lead and were eliminated in the first round by the No. 7 seeded Philadelphia 76ers.
What is Brad Stevens' relationship with Jaylen Brown?
Brad Stevens has been Jaylen Brown's head coach for the first five seasons of his career and expressed a positive relationship with him.
