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Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George, Fans Cry

7/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks.
A video of 6-year-old Giovanni “Gio” Jean sobbing over the trade has over 10 million views, prompting Brown’s heart-emoji reply.
Fans blame Celtics architect Brad Stevens for the gamble that removed a decade-long star.
The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance questioned a $700,000 state earmark for Brown’s 7uice Foundation despite his $60 million earnings.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 GM Danny Ainge swapped multiple players and a 2009 first-round pick for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, creating a “Big Three” that lifted Boston from a 24-58 season to a 66-16 record and the 2008 NBA title. The 2024 deal sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks mirrors that high-risk, high-reward approach.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks.
A video of 6-year-old Giovanni “Gio” Jean sobbing over the trade has over 10 million views, prompting Brown’s heart-emoji reply.
Fans blame Celtics architect Brad Stevens for the gamble that removed a decade-long star.
The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance questioned a $700,000 state earmark for Brown’s 7uice Foundation despite his $60 million earnings.

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