Jaylen Brown seems to be used to being the piece that can be fired at any moment; yes, always to get an NBA superstar. His name came up when there was the possibility of getting Kawhi Leonard, and such a situation was repeated at the time that Anthony Davis was on the market. Nothing happened then and it may not happen now, but yes, it is once more the essential piece of a commercial package that this time would seek to bring Kevin Durant to Boston.
Given the growth of Brown and his enormous weight in a Celtics that have just reached the NBA Finals, seeing how the management would have no problem releasing him – we repeat, for Kevin Durant – might cause a certain sense of lack of appreciation and loyalty by the franchise in Brown. Has it reached that point? It seems not.
According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, the present scenario has not led Brown to consider his continuity in Boston; What’s more, he remains committed to the team and does not close the door in any case to renew his contract, which expires in 2024.
Despite the fact that the offer from Boston to Brooklyn was explained in detail, the reality is that according to the aforementioned media it is very unlikely that this exchange for Durant will take place, so the work of the greens should focus not only on convincing their partner commercial, but in ensuring that his relationship with his player is not broken.
Maintaining that rapport with Brown is essential because the chance of him signing an extension is slim, not because he doesn’t want to, but because he would lose money. The rules of the collective agreement restrict the possibility of extending for the maximum a contract that currently is not. That’s just the case for the forward, who in the first season of his new contract might earn $7 million more as a free agent than by extending the old deal. The only exception would be if Brown entered one of the best teams of the season.
None of the above seems to have affected Brown’s perception of his career. According to NBC SportsToday, the All-Star player is expected to renew his contract with Boston. It’s great news for Massachusetts, who following a fantastic 2021-22 campaign seem to have the core of the team engaged.
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