Jaylen Brown Says He's Turning Into a 'Monster' Due to Doubters Amid Giannis-Celtics Trade Rumors

Jaylen Brown has been at the center of trade rumors this summer, with plenty of buzz suggesting he could be dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster.

But Brown is using it as motivation.

"Somewhat grateful, because I get to see some negativity that I didn't want. But that just gives more fuel to the fire," he said on his Twitch stream while training with Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles. "I see some comments, or takes, that I didn't even care to see, but it just gives me more fuel to the fire. To all the people who have doubted me, that want me to do this or want me gone, you're turning me into a monster."

So Brown should be a man on a mission in the 2026-27 season, a scary though considering he just set career highs in scoring (28.7 PPG), rebounds (6.9 RPG) and assists (5.1 APG) this past campaign. All that remains to be seen is where he'll actually be playing.