Celtics star Jaylen Brown has blossomed into one of the best players in the NBA since he was drafted in 2016. Boston fans have been able to watch with pride as he has turned into a dynamic scorer and the perfect No. 2 to Jayson Tatum in recent years. It would be hard to imagine that fans and those within the Celtics organization haven’t envisioned him retiring with the team, but Brown doesn’t sound like he’s 100% sure that scenario will play out.
Brown is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024 but could sign an extension before that. However, with the NBA’s expected jump in revenue with new national television deals, he could opt to instead play out the end of his deal and cash in as a free agent. When asked about playing in Boston for the long haul, Brown didn’t give a definitive yes or no.
“I don’t know. As long as I’m needed. It’s not up to me,” he told The Ringer. “We’ll see how they feel about me over time and I feel about them over time. Hopefully, whatever it is, it makes sense. But I will stay where I’m wanted. I will stay where I’m needed and treated correct.”
