'More Motivation to Follow it': Jaylen Brown Ready to Turn the Page from Banner 18

Eric Jay Santos | Jul 19, 2024

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It’s been an eventful summer for Jaylen Brown. In addition to the Boston Celtics winning the NBA championship, the three-time All-Star was awarded the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and an ESPY for Best Championship Performance. 

During halftime of the Celtics' 88-74 win over the Lakers at Summer League on Monday, Brown shared his plans for the rest of the summer, including checking in with some of his teammates about organizing group workouts and celebrating Payton Pritchard's wedding.

Jaylen Brown: “I’ve already talked to Al and talked to some of the guys to see when to get back in the gym. I think next, I’ll probably be at Payton’s wedding.

“But just continue to do what we’ve always been doing: build a great culture, a great energy, great chemistry amongst… pic.twitter.com/Lcae0ds3q9

— Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) July 16, 2024

“Continue to work, check in with the guys, see what their schedules are, their availability," said Brown. "I’ve already talked to Al (Horford) and talked to some of the guys to see when to get back in the gym. I think next, I’ll probably be at Payton’s wedding.”

The Celtics’ starting lineup, Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White, are all set to return for the 2024-2025 season. Brown is excited to campaign for a second-straight championship. 

“But just continue to do what we’ve always been doing: build a great culture, a great energy, great chemistry amongst our group. We’ve got a special amount of guys and we’re running it back next year.”

Brown told Inside The Celtics that while breaking through to his first championship has alleviated a burden, there's now more motivation to return to the NBA summit.

Jayson Tatum said getting over the hump and winning a championship has lifted a weight off his shoulders. I asked Jaylen Brown if it’s also alleviated a burden for him.

“I do, but then right when that burden gets alleviated, you get more motivation to follow it. So for me, it’s… pic.twitter.com/4eFA3NJw74

— Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) July 16, 2024

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