PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to the media at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Jaylen Brown touched on a plethora of topics at his introductory press conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, including his relationship with star center Joel Embiid.
There have been questions about how the two longtime rivals will be able to coexist now that they’re on the same side, but Brown doesn’t seem concerned.
Jaylen Brown Says Relationship with Joel Embiid is Built on ‘Mutual Respect’
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the 76ers defeated the Celtics 109-100 in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Brown was asked directly about his relationship with Embiid during his presser and he pointed to a longstanding mutual respect between the two. He also acknowledged that Embiid reached out to him shortly after he was traded from Boston to Philly.
“It’s been good. Me and Joel been friends throughout the years. We have mutual respect. He loves soccer. I love soccer. So, we talk about that a lot and stuff like that. He reached out, too, when I got traded. He reached out the same day. I talked to him on the phone,” Brown said.
“So, I’m looking forward. I’m looking forward to earning everybody’s trust and respect and grind and be impactful. That’s what I’ve done my whole career. I’m looking to do the same thing here.”
After competing against each other for the past decade, often in the postseason, Brown and Embiid will now have an opportunity to accomplish some great things together in Philadelphia.
This story will be updated.
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Michael Kaskey-Blomain Michael Kaskey-Blomain is an experienced sports media member covering the NBA and NFL for Heavy. He has been in the industry for well over a decade with previous stops including the Philadelphia Inquirer and CBS Sports. Michael also serves as a Philadelphia 76ers reporter and insider for ESPN 97.3 and an NBA and NFL contributor for The Sporting News. More about Michael Kaskey-Blomain
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