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Jaylen Brown Says Final Goodbye to Celtics and Boston

Brown received a key to the city as Boston marked his decade with the Celtics and his move to the 76ers.

  • On Sunday, Jaylen Brown hosted the 741 Frequency Fest at Boston Common, a sendoff celebration for fans before his career with Philadelphia begins.
  • Brown spent 10 years with the Boston Celtics before the team traded him to Philadelphia this offseason, a tenure including 119 playoff appearances and the 2024 championship that delivered Boston its record 18th banner.
  • Mayor Michelle Wu honored Brown's contributions by presenting him with a key to the city and a ceremonial street sign reading "Jaylen Brown Way" during the event.
  • Reflecting on his tenure, Brown told the crowd, "I said I was going to go to war for the city when I first got here," citing his work in Dorchester and Roxbury communities.
  • The Boston Celtics will host Brown on January 21st as he begins chasing another championship in Philadelphia, marking the first of many anticipated matchups against his former team.
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