Jaylen Brown works out on parquet ahead of Sixers preseason game

Jaylen Brown participated in a pregame workout at TD Garden ahead of a preseason game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Following a high-profile offseason trade, Brown is now playing for the 76ers alongside stars like LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Why it matters
The trade represents a significant shift in the NBA landscape, impacting the competitive balance of the Eastern Conference.
BOSTON — As expected, Jaylen Brown didn't play for the Sixers ahead of their preseason game against the Celtics on Saturday at TD Garden. Save the emotions of his Boston comeback for when the games matter , so that won't be till January when the Sixers are in town next.
But Brown went through an extended workout pregame, so C's fans got to see their former All-Star back on the parquet at least for a bit. He was out on the court for at least 30 minutes with familiar faces going up to him to say hello. But it was mostly business for Brown, who sat Saturday's game alongside other Sixers regulars like LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Here's a look at Brown going through a pregame workout Saturday at the Garden:
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