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Jaylen Brown Offers Advice to Patriots QB Drake Maye After Super Bowl Loss
The Celtics star knows firsthand how to bounce back from championship heartbreak.
Feb. 11, 2026 at 9:55pm
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown offered words of encouragement to Patriots quarterback Drake Maye following the team's Super Bowl LX loss. Brown, who experienced his own championship heartbreak when the Celtics lost in the 2022 NBA Finals, advised Maye to turn the pain into fuel to come back even stronger next season.
Why it matters
Brown's message resonates with young athletes who face the crushing disappointment of falling short of a championship. His personal experience provides valuable insight on how to overcome that adversity and use it to drive future success.
The details
During a recent Twitch stream, Brown recounted his own struggles after the Celtics lost to the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. He said he got physically ill from the pain of coming up short. Brown emphasized the importance of not letting that hurt "break your spirit" and instead channeling it into motivation to "level up" and prove doubters wrong.
- The Celtics lost to the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals.
- The following year, the Celtics fell to the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The players
Jaylen Brown
A star player for the Boston Celtics who has experienced the heartbreak of losing in the NBA Finals and Eastern Conference Finals.
Drake Maye
The starting quarterback for the New England Patriots, who recently lost Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks.
What they’re saying
“Don't let the hurt turn into something that can break your spirit. Go the other way. Turn all that hurt into fuel and I'll promise you you'll be better for it.”
— Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Player (Twitch stream)
“Hell of a year. You'll be alright. You had a great season, you'll be back. Don't let the hurt turn into something that can break your spirit. Go the other way. Turn all that hurt into fuel and I'll promise you you'll be better for it.”
— Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Player (Twitch stream)
What’s next
Maye will look to build on his strong 2025 season and lead the Patriots back to the Super Bowl, using Brown's advice to turn the pain of the recent loss into motivation.
The takeaway
Jaylen Brown's personal experience with championship heartbreak provides valuable perspective for young athletes like Drake Maye on how to overcome disappointment and use it to fuel future success. His message emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and channeling hurt into drive to reach new heights.
