Before joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown tried to become a leader. Brown was the No. 1 option for the Boston Celtics during the 2025-26 NBA season, as his former co-star Jayson Tatum recovered from an Achilles tear. It was the first time that the star forward became the main offensive option, and he proved that he can lead a playoff team.
Brown led the Celtics to the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 56-26 record. Unfortunately for Boston, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the 76ers after seven games.
His strong outing last season was one of the main reasons why Philly pursued the blockbuster trade this summer. Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company that owns the 76ers, believes that Brown can be the team's leader moving forward.
May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Myers appeared on Wednesday's episode of "Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady." He talked about pushing Jaylen Brown to **** ume a leadership position for Philadelphia.

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