Jaylen Brown is going to be a real leader for the 76ers. He explains how his mindset is all about winning.
Jaylen Brown as a Philadelphia 76er seems to fit just perfectly.
The former Eastern Conference MVP has a clear-cut goal for this season. During media day, Brown sat down with Chris Haynes and discussed what his mindset was going into the season. Brown detailed that his mentality is all about winning. He wants to do everything he can to help this team achieve victory.
This is what you want to hear from your star player. When the 76ers traded for Brown, it was all about the collective. Brown is a former champion who knows what it takes to win. That’s why Brown is so driven to win now that he’s in a new home. It also helps to have someone like LeBron James on the team as well.
Brown was also asked who he felt would be the alpha in the group. Brown stared blankly after hearing the question and chose not to answer and move on to the next question. This is a part of winning that no one ever talks about. You have to be selfless. It’s not about just one player; everyone on the team is important. When you want to build chemistry, declaring that you are the alpha on a team is an easy way to put a sour taste in your teammates' mouths.
Brown is an outspoken player; everyone knows that. But even he knows when to let things slide every now and then. This season he’s laser focused on bringing a title to this team. He wants to prove to not only himself but also a few others around the league that he can win no matter who is with him on the court.
Brown made some very interesting comments about sacrificing and being whatever the team needs him to be, and if it means being the defensive stopper, then that’s what he’ll be.
This team is composed of talented athletic players, and there will be times when the identity of a player is tested. Whether it’s the mental aspect where there’s no room for error or being the player that understands the assignment and makes the right play at the right time. This team is going to ask Brown to be more than all those things. He’s going to have to be a mentor to the younger guys and help them develop as the season goes on.
Brown has been in the NBA for quite some time, and now it’s time to give back, and maybe that can lead to a championship.
