Jaylen Brown gives the Philadelphia 76ers a chance at title with new chemistry.
What will Jaylen Brown change for the 76ers?
Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers has the potential to revolutionize the team's style of play. In a roundtable discussion with Celtics writer Jay King and 76ers writer Tony Jones, the possibilities for the 76ers were explored. Brown's arrival in Philadelphia could be the key to the 76ers' success, but finding the right balance between him, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey will be crucial.
Throughout his time in Boston, Brown consistently wanted the Celtics to pick up the pace. The 76ers should help grant him that wish. With Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, they have three dynamic ballhandlers who thrive in open space. Maxey (second) and Brown (fourth) were both among the league leaders in transition points scored per game last season. They can turn defense into offense in a hurry. I expect the 76ers to give them plenty of freedom early in the shot clock, though they will need to find the right tempo to also suit Joel Embiid.
What will be the biggest challenge for the 76ers?
The biggest challenge for the 76ers will be designing their offense with two guys (Brown and Embiid) who love to operate from similar spots. Brown led the NBA in 2-point shot attempts last season. Only four players averaged more midrange shots than he did, but Embiid was one of them. They both like to go to work near the free-throw line. So, how will they co-exist? They're both versatile players. I expect them to figure out things together. But I don't think their fit will be seamless. They could need time to develop chemistry and the proper floor balance.
Who will take the final shot for the 76ers?
This is the other way. There is one question that pertains to this: If Embiid, Brown, and Maxey are all on the floor at the same time in a close game, who takes the final shot? Who takes the most important possessions? This will be a prideful dynamic, which is one of the issues with having three All-NBA level players in their respective offensive primes. Brown was one of the best players in the league last season. Maxey was one of the best point guards in the league, and Embiid proved he is still one of the best offensive players of this generation. And adding to that, Edgecombe's ceiling is sky-high, and he needs to not be ignored.
The 76ers will have to figure that out. They are going to have to find a dynamic that works, and they will probably have to find that dynamic in games that Embiid is on the floor.
What comes next for the 76ers?
The 76ers will have to work on finding the right balance between Brown, Embiid, and Maxey. They will have to figure out how to design their offense with two guys who love to operate from similar spots. They will have to find a dynamic that works, and they will probably have to find that dynamic in games that Embiid is on the floor.
On July 14, 2026, the 76ers are looking to make a push for the title with the addition of Jaylen Brown. The possibilities for the 76ers are tantalizing, but finding the right balance between Brown, Embiid, and Maxey will be crucial.
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