Former Warriors executive Bob Myers described the message he delivered to Jaylen Brown after the blockbuster trade to Philadelphia and outlined how conversations with Celtics president Brad Stevens revealed the deal was possible.
Myers told Jaylen Brown to own his championship status and use it to lead the 76ers.
Myers framed Brown as the kind of player who is ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ and could give the 76ers a competitive edge.
# Brown Bob Myers spoke about Jaylen Brown's move to the Philadelphia 76ers on the Cousins podcast with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. He framed Brown's arrival as a specific strategic add: championship experience that can change a roster's mindset.
Myers quoted a short, direct conversation he had with Brown the day after the trade. He told Brown, "don't ever underestimate that you are a champion. And that there is power in that, so use that with this team." Myers then asked Brown to lead, saying, "we need you to lead, so I'm going to ask you to lead."
Those comments capture two things Myers emphasized about Brown: the value of his championship experience, and the expectation that Brown will step into a leadership role right away.
# How the trade became a possibility
Myers described Stevens as unusually direct and honest in NBA dealings. When Stevens responded to a Philadelphia inquiry by asking "what are you offering?" that was the signal Myers wanted: it meant there was a real shot at making a deal. From there, Myers said the process required dozens of conversations across both organizations.
Myers also praised how both teams managed to keep the talks out of public view. He called that a difficult task given the number of people typically involved in major NBA transactions.
# Philadelphia Myers used phrases that speak to temperament as much as skill. He said the 76ers "needed an edge" and that Jaylen Brown "sets an edge." He described the kind of player who can win a title as someone "comfortable being uncomfortable." That suggests Myers believes Brown's experience and mindset will be a practical, day-to-day benefit for a team that expects to compete for a championship.
# Concrete expectations laid on Brown
# What this tells readers now
For fans and observers, the takeaway is practical: Brown arrives in Philadelphia with a clear mandate—use your championship experience and lead this team—and the front office believes his temperament and past success make him suited for that role.
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