Jaylen Brown Says He Wants To Play In Boston For Next 10 Years, Explains 'Favorite Season' Comments

I love Boston. And if it was up to me I could play in Boston for the next 10 years. The comments came hours after Celtics president Brad Stevens said his Monday conversation with Brown was nothing but positive, responding to Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady's claim on his Cousins podcast that Brown's frustration lies deeply within the organization. Brown also stood behind his earlier statement that this was his favorite season, a remark that drew scrutiny given Boston's stunning first-round exit against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Celtics' 2024 championship. You got to see all of these guys, all of my teammates, grow, Brown said. I got to see them overcome adversity as a group, up close and personal. Obviously, we're not satisfied with the result. But to fight and maneuver through adversity and grow, and galvanize with a bunch of guys and to have that mindset and approach, this was my favorite season. Brown also defended his postgame officiating criticism, for which the NBA fined him 50,000 Tuesday. The inconsistency of the officiating between the playoffs and regular season is not just something that's been talked about by me, Brown said. You can fine me, you can continue to fine me, but I care about this s---. I love the game of basketball. Damn, fine me for that. Brown posted career highs across the board this season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists while guiding Boston to a 56-26 record despite Jayson Tatum missing significant time recovering from a torn Achilles. He is eligible to sign a two-year, 141.9 million extension with the Celtics in July and ranks 13th in RealGM's NBA Player Value Index.