The Boston Celtics shocked the sports world on Wednesday, reportedly trading superstar Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.
Brown being traded wasn’t surprising. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP had been the subject of trade rumors for the last month and was nearly shipped to Milwaukee in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Miami Heat landed the two-time MVP.
But this trade? Sending Brown to the Eastern Conference rival that beat you in the first round for a 36-year-old and draft capital? That was jaw-dropping
As you’d expect, there was no shortage of stunned reactions to the blockbuster on social media. Here’s a roundup of reactions to the Brown trade from athletes and media personalities:
