{"id":167832,"date":"2025-11-24T17:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=167832"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:34:45","slug":"jaylen-brown-talks-about-possible-trade-rumors-and-leaving-the-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/11\/24\/jaylen-brown-talks-about-possible-trade-rumors-and-leaving-the-celtics\/","title":{"rendered":"The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics\u2019 Title Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaylen Brown<\/a> has been involved in trade talks and rumors for most of his career. What fans probably don\u2019t know is just how close he came to leaving Boston. Then, a retired NBA legend picked up the phone and changed his future, and the future of the franchise. Had it not been for Tracy McGrady<\/a>, the Celtics\u2019 championship run might have never happened.<\/p>\n

The Untold Story Behind the Decision That Saved Celtics\u2019 Title Run<\/h2>\n

Brown recently opened up in a video and revealed a secret he kept for years: he almost left the Celtics. There was a point when his name was constantly tossed around in trade rumors. When the time came to choose between re-signing with Boston or exploring a new beginning, his idol stepped in at the perfect moment. That conversation between Brown and McGrady changed history. Here\u2019s what Brown said about nearly leaving the Celtics:<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my favorite people in the world, one of my mentors, is Tracy McGrady. I valued our relationship so much. He was always my favorite. There were times when things were looking rough here in Boston. I\u2019ve been in many trade talks. There was always something. So I was like, you know, maybe it\u2019s time to go. I think I\u2019m talented, I can score the ball.\u00a0T-Mac was like, \u2018Stay bro. Trust me, whatever you can do \u2014 if you can stay, and you\u2019ve got an opportunity to win, win.\u2019 I forever took that with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jaylen Brown admits he thought about leaving the Celtics, but Tracy McGrady convinced him to stay<\/p>\n

“Nah, bro, trust me. Whatever you can do, if you could stay, you’ve got the opportunity to win, win.”<\/p>\n

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\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n