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Jaylen Brown Excited For 'Opportunity To Learn From One Of The Goats'

Brown called playing with LeBron James a career-defining chance and said Philadelphia’s title odds rose to third behind Oklahoma City and San Antonio, oddsmakers said.

  • On Monday, Jaylen Brown expressed excitement during a Twitch livestream about joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling the opportunity to learn from LeBron James "one of, if not the greatest player of all time."
  • Philadelphia acquired the All-Star forward in a July trade with the Boston Celtics, leaving Brown feeling motivated to win more than at any point in his career.
  • Brown revealed Monday he lost seven pounds to increase his speed, aiming to keep pace with teammates Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and James during the upcoming season.
  • Demonstrating commitment to team chemistry, Brown promised his new core—Joel Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe, and James—that they will go skydiving if Philadelphia wins the championship.
  • Oddsmakers moved Philadelphia to third in title odds following these roster changes, positioning the team as a serious contender alongside Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
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hoopsrumors.com broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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