Overview
- Brown revealed on a recent livestream that he seriously considered asking Boston for a trade.
- He credited Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady with urging him to stay and prioritize winning with the Celtics.
- Brown said repeated inclusion in trade talks and feeling other players were prioritized, including by Brad Stevens, fueled his doubts.
- He ultimately signed a five-year, $304 million extension in July 2023 and was the 2024 NBA Finals MVP during Boston’s title run.
- Despite past frustrations, he has not requested a trade and remains with the team as Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles.