Jaylen Brown: 'I'm playing the best basketball of my life'
Jaylen Brown’s scoring average has dropped. He has handed out fewer assists per game. Never mind. He will not judge himself based on counting stats. He believes he is now seeing the game differently. He believes his improvements will pay off not just for him, but for his team. “I feel like on both sides of the ball,” Brown told The Athletic on Wednesday after practice, “I’m playing the best basketball of my life.”
Source: Jay King @ The Athletic
Source: Jay King @ The Athletic
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Jaylen Brown’s been gettin’ ’em up the last two games 👀 pic.twitter.com/jmKRmKy0Ik – 4:04 PM
Jaylen Brown’s been gettin’ ’em up the last two games 👀 pic.twitter.com/jmKRmKy0Ik – 4:04 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored at least 30 points in the same game for the 24th time last night, tying Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Arizin for the eighth-most such games in NBA history by a duo. The Celtics have only lost two of those games.
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/R8OeDwW5wB – 9:32 AM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored at least 30 points in the same game for the 24th time last night, tying Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Arizin for the eighth-most such games in NBA history by a duo. The Celtics have only lost two of those games.
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/R8OeDwW5wB – 9:32 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
“We’re not going to Vegas, but I guess we’ll have to settle for Encore in Boston” — Jaylen Brown.
It’s not the most ringing endorsement of Encore (an official partner of the Celtics) but man that’s probably something that’s been said around here by a whole lotta people. – 12:47 AM
“We’re not going to Vegas, but I guess we’ll have to settle for Encore in Boston” — Jaylen Brown.
It’s not the most ringing endorsement of Encore (an official partner of the Celtics) but man that’s probably something that’s been said around here by a whole lotta people. – 12:47 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
In the crazy scramble at the end of the game, Jaylen Brown hit a 3 that gave him 30-points on the night.
That made Monday just the 2nd time in the 24 games both Jaylen and Jayson have scored 30 that the Celtics lost. pic.twitter.com/OirOJKZ4nZ – 11:54 PM
In the crazy scramble at the end of the game, Jaylen Brown hit a 3 that gave him 30-points on the night.
That made Monday just the 2nd time in the 24 games both Jaylen and Jayson have scored 30 that the Celtics lost. pic.twitter.com/OirOJKZ4nZ – 11:54 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
The pace slowed down, which favors the Celtics. Pacers limited to just five points over the final six minutes of the 1st.
Celtics up 24-22, getting 10 from Jaylen Brown.
Carlisle going with an 8-man rotation for now; TJM over Nembhard. – 7:59 PM
The pace slowed down, which favors the Celtics. Pacers limited to just five points over the final six minutes of the 1st.
Celtics up 24-22, getting 10 from Jaylen Brown.
Carlisle going with an 8-man rotation for now; TJM over Nembhard. – 7:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Celtics 24, Pacers 22
Naturally, a game everyone expected to be an offensive shootout saw the league-leading Pacers struggle to get going in the first, going 8-for-25 from the floor.
Jaylen Brown had 10 to lead Boston, and Myles Turner 8 to lead Indiana. – 7:59 PM
After 1: Celtics 24, Pacers 22
Naturally, a game everyone expected to be an offensive shootout saw the league-leading Pacers struggle to get going in the first, going 8-for-25 from the floor.
Jaylen Brown had 10 to lead Boston, and Myles Turner 8 to lead Indiana. – 7:59 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers -7 in the four minutes without Haliburton, who’s not 100% due to illness.
He is returning out of the timeout, along with Turner.
Jaylen Brown is feasting, up to 10pts in < 10mins. – 7:53 PM
Pacers -7 in the four minutes without Haliburton, who’s not 100% due to illness.
He is returning out of the timeout, along with Turner.
Jaylen Brown is feasting, up to 10pts in < 10mins. – 7:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown is driving every time he gets the ball, especially when he’s defended by Bruce Brown. He has 10 pts. BOS 21, IND 19. #Celtics #Pacers – 7:51 PM
Jaylen Brown is driving every time he gets the ball, especially when he’s defended by Bruce Brown. He has 10 pts. BOS 21, IND 19. #Celtics #Pacers – 7:51 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown:
“Tyrese is so good, man. IQ is so high. Definitely got those guys feeling good about themselves, playing the game the right way. Tyrese is definitely one of the young stars in our league.”
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-tyres… – 6:44 PM
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown:
“Tyrese is so good, man. IQ is so high. Definitely got those guys feeling good about themselves, playing the game the right way. Tyrese is definitely one of the young stars in our league.”
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-tyres… – 6:44 PM
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“We’ve got a lot of players that we’re going to need to contribute,” Brown said. “I still want to maintain my aggressiveness because that’s a part of who I am, but also finding those guys in space, on time, with great deliveries, allowing them to be able to play free and play with confidence.” Brown’s assist numbers haven’t bumped up yet. He is averaging 4.6 assists per 100 possessions compared to 4.7 last season. After he totaled zero assists while attempting 43 combined shots over the two most recent Celtics games, ESPN shared those statistics in a graphic on Instagram. In the comment section, Brown responded, “Y’all corny watch the game.” -via The Athletic / December 7, 2023
In one of their most important early-season signs of growth, the Celtics — who have a long track record of falling apart once Tatum hits the bench — have outscored opponents by 6.4 points per 100 possessions without Tatum on the court. Brown, who has played 172 of the 239 non-Tatum minutes, often handles more of the playmaking during those stretches. He appreciates the additional playmaking opportunities the coaches have given him. “I’ve had to earn it,” Brown said. “I’ve had to earn everything. I think they’ve noticed my emphasis on getting guys the ball, and they’ve noticed my turnovers have dropped too, my carelessness sometimes with the ball has gone down. So I’ve had to earn it. Even in Year 8 of your career, it’s great to be able to come to work and you have to earn every privilege that you get.” -via The Athletic / December 7, 2023
Up until this year, the NBA had not approved teams to send scouts to the City of Palms. And still, the tournament has had over 200 different alums hear their name called by the commissioner. Nearly 20% of today’s NBA rosters have a player who’s played at least one game in the tournament, including stars like Jayson Tatum (Boston), Bam Adebayo (Miami), Michael Porter Jr. (Denver), and Jaylen Brown (Boston). -via The News-Press / December 5, 2023