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Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
Reeling from an early exit in the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown was still a Boston Celtics star when he dissed Joel Embiid and called him a flopper on a livestream.“Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said. “Flops. He know it. This ain’t brea...
Key takeaway “Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The ripple effects of this blockbuster trade may be felt in the San Antonio area, particularly among Spurs fans who have grown accustomed to competing with the 76ers for playoff positioning. With Jaylen Brown joining forces with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers have undoubtedly become a more formidable opponent in the Eastern Conference. As the Spurs look to rebuild and retool their roster, they will likely face stiff competition from a revamped 76ers team that is now poised to make a deep playoff run. The addition of Brown's scoring prowess and Embiid's dominant presence in the paint will make the 76ers a tough matchup for any team, including the Spurs. San Antonio fans will be keeping a close eye on how this new-look 76ers team performs, especially if they find themselves facing off against them in a potential playoff series.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Reeling from an early exit in the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown was still a Boston Celtics star when he dissed Joel Embiid and called him a flopper on a livestream.“Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said. “Flops. He know it. This ain’t brea...
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