Jaylen Brown has heard the rumors. The Celtics guard knows his name is being mentioned in a trade for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and he is warning the fans that are encouraging Boston to send him packing.
“You are turning me somewhat grateful,” he said on Twitch Sunday.”I get to see some negativity that I didn’t want, but that just gives me more fuel for the fire.”
Jaylen Brown spoke about his social media feed yesterday and how he’s “grateful” for the negativity on it:
“That just gives more fuel to the fire…To all the people that’s doubted me, that want me to do this, or want me gone, you’re turning me into a monster.”
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— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) June 22, 2026
Multiple reports Monday placed Boston among the two finalists, alongside the Miami Heat, for Antetokounmpo, with a Brown-led package on the table. The Bucks set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday’s NBA draft to resolve the two-time MVP’s future.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jaylen Brown addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors with ‘fuel’ post
