Jaylen Brown has sparked curiosity, and a wave of speculation, with a cryptic comment about his future. When asked whether he could ever see himself playing for his hometown team, Brown responded with a smile and a line that’s now echoing across the NBA landscape:
“You never know… Nah, I feel you. Nah, I think my grandma would, too… but you never know. We’ll see.”
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Brown was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. He starred at Wheeler High School before heading to Cal and eventually being drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2016. Though he’s become synonymous with Boston’s resurgence, his ties to Atlanta remain strong, especially through his late grandmother, Diane Varnado, a former educator and activist who played a pivotal role in shaping his values.
Brown has spoken often about her influence, even sharing that she appeared to him in a dream before Game 5 of the 2024 Finals, giving him a hug and reassuring him that everything would be alright. Her memory clearly remains close to his heart, and his mention of her in this context adds emotional weight to the idea of returning home.
Brown’s comment wasn’t a formal declaration, but it was enough to get fans buzzing. The Atlanta Hawks, his hometown team, have long been speculated as a potential landing spot should Brown ever leave Boston. With his current contract running through 2029, any move would be years away, but in today’s NBA, long-term deals don’t always mean long-term stays.
