Jaylen Brown Articles - Page 55

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons has been compared to a variety of players. Often times, it’s Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, who’s become the go-to basis of Simmons’ prototype. But at least for one scout, Simmons’ style of play can also be compared to that of former NBA player Antawn Jamison’s, per Sean Deveney of […]

Many coaches around the NBA are taking notice of the Boston Celtics’ young guns, most notably second-year guard Jaylen Brown and rookie forward Jayson Tatum. According to a tweet before tonight’s game from Jared Weiss of USA TODAY Sports, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been very impressed with the duo of Brown and […]

The praises have been coming in for Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum all season long. Tatum’s teammates have marveled at how impressive he’s been at different facets of the game despite being just a rookie. One such facet has been during crunch time, where Jaylen Brown has described Tatum as a “special” player, according to ESPN’s […]

There are a handful of factors for the Boston Celtics’ impressive start to the season, with just about everyone on the roster playing their part. However, Al Horford has singled out Jaylen Brown as the team’s X-factor due to the physicality he provides. #Celtics Al Horford on Jaylen Brown: He is our 'X Factor' with […]

After losing their first two matches of the season, the Boston Celtics had a 16-game winning streak to propel themselves to the top of the Eastern Conference. It included a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, which started their turn around, with a 102-92 win back on October 20. However, Jaylen Brown feels their opponents handed […]

In what was supposed to be the biggest game of the 2017-18 NBA season for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown instead turned into tragedy. That is because, in the hours leading up to the Celtics’ marquee showdown with the Golden State Warriors, Brown found out his best friend had passed away. Despite the heartache, the second-year […]

The Celtics have set the league on fire after starting the season off 0-2. The C’s have won 15 straight games thanks to their stifling defense, the surprise contributions of young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the wizardry of head coach Brad Stevens. Despite the hot start, this team still has obstacles in its […]

During the highly-anticipated match between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors Thursday night, a video was shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden as Celtics players show to those in attendance who they’ve been mistaken for in the past. Terry Rozier had Dwyane Wade, Al Horford had Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving had O.J. Mayo, […]

Following a thrilling 92-88 come-from-behind victory by the Boston Celtics over the Golden State Warriors, shooting guard Jaylen Brown was visibly emotional in front of reporters. Brown opened up about the death of his best friend, Trevin Steede, whom he grew up with in Atlanta. “My best friend passed last night. It was tough to kind […]

It is easy for NBA fans to get caught up in all the drama the league has to offer. But some often forget that professional athletes lead normal lives away from work just like everyone else. Prior to tonight’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors, it was discovered that a close friend of Boston […]

He knocked down 3-pointers, played hard-nosed defense, and threw down electrifying dunks. That was Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown who played ferociously against the defending champion Golden State Warriors Thursday night at TD Garden. Brown had scored 22 points in 34 minutes to help the Celtics defeat the Warriors, 92-88. It was ironic that moments […]

It takes talent, hard work, top notch conditioning, luck, and skill, among other things, to make it in the NBA. That’s the very reason why players appreciate their opportunities and count their blessings for being able to earn millions to play the game they love. There are a little less than 500 roster spots available to […]

The Boston Celtics are in Brooklyn tonight, looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 13 games. Apparently, they’re also there to put up highlight-reel quality plays, such as this thunderous windmill slam second-year forward Jaylen Brown just threw down early in the game against the Brooklyn Nets. Sign Jaylen Brown up for the dunk contest […]

“.. So, I’ve learned a lot and I will continue to, and I couldn’t be more proud of that guy. He left is all out there on the floor, and to average a triple double in the freaking Finals, man, add that to the LeBron James long list that everyone keeps forgetting.” Kyrie Irving gave […]

On opening night, the Boston Celtics were dealt a horrific blow to their season as Gordon Hayward landed awkwardly from an alley-oop play and severely fractured his ankle, ending his season with the Celtics after just one game. Hayward said on his Facebook blog post, In an Instant, “I had run that play countless times,” […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown looks as if he’ll have quite a long and successful career in the NBA, given how well he’s been playing in his second year. But after he calls quits on his playing days, he could consider a career in politics. A member of the alternative rock band Counting Crows recently […]

The Boston Celtics remain the NBA’s hottest team after a league-best 12-2 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. However, with superstar Kyrie Irving out with a facial fracture, the Celtics had to rely on their talented, young pairing of guard Jaylen Brown and forward Jayson Tatum to pull out a 95-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors. […]

Despite playing without Kyrie Irving on Sunday, the Boston Celtics were still able to extend their winning streak to 12 games, with a victory against the Toronto Raptors. Escaping with a one-point victory, 95-94. Jaylen Brown knows they were very lucky to end up with a win, especially with DeMar DeRozan missing a potential game-winner. […]

Following a busy offseason, the Boston Celtics have had a renewed focus on retooling the roster in hopes of competing for a championship while also securing their long-term future. According to Keith Smith of RealGM, the Celtics took care of another important roster decision on Tuesday by picking up the contract options for the 2018-19 […]

Kyrie Irving has had a somewhat subdued start to his Boston Celtics career. He’s yet to score more than 24 points through his first seven games as a Celtic after averaging 25 points per game last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, there could still be more to come from Irving, whom Jaylen Brown believes […]

If there’s any silver lining for the Boston Celtics since they lost Gordon Hayward to his gruesome injury on opening night, it’s that they have players who can step up in his absence and fill the void he left. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have both been playing solid basketball for the Celtics, and that […]

Only hours before the 2017-18 season tips off, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens announced second-year player Jaylen Brown and rookie forward Jayson Tatum will start tonight’s season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. The two young players will suit up alongside newcomers Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, […]

With the start of the new season looming, players have been working hard to get their conditioning back by spending countless hours inside the gym. The same goes for Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, who’s been putting in a lot of work to be in tip-top shape when the games that count start coming in. […]

It’s long been established that Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier has a lot of belief in his own abilities. This summer alone, he was confident he wasn’t going to get traded, which turned out to be correct, and also said Kyrie Irving would learn a lot of things from him. As it turns out, his […]

NBA players use many different methods to get motivated before games, whether it’s listening to music, having a cup of coffee, or performing various dances prior to tip-off. It’s no secret that Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown recites his own rap song in his head to alleviate pre-game jitters.  Brown has a special attachment to music […]

For Boston Celtics second-year guard Jaylen Brown, the blockbuster business that was the Isaiah Thomas–Kyrie Irving trade meant something more than just a change of playmakers. The 20-year-old opened up about the Celtics’ offseason splash which also sent Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to Cleveland, and he cited that the trade changed […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is coming off his first NBA season, one that was was an eye opener for him in many different ways. One of which he revealed to Adam Caparell of Complex Sports was having to guard 10-time All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony that occurred in his first preseason action. “Here in New […]

Kyrie Irving hasn’t been a Boston Celtic for long, but he may already have a new recruit to Team Flat Earth on his new team. In a video from ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Jaylen Brown talked about his initial interactions with Irving, and it appears that the second-year swingman is on the fence on the whole […]

Danny Ainge is a big believer in the Celtics’ youngsters, as can be seen in his refusal to trade young players. In an interview with the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, the Celtics president was particularly optimistic about guards Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart’s chances of improving this upcoming season. He also expects young wings Jayson […]

Players have different routines before competing in games. From taking naps and listening to music to eating the same meal and doing a shooting routine, players get their minds straight and focus on task at hand using their respective routines. For Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, he recently found a unique way to alleviate himself […]

After a month of conflicting reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers ultimately traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. With any signing or trade, basketball fans react differently to the news. Despite being traded, some Celtics fans decided to burn […]

After a couple of months off following a second title in three seasons, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was back on the grind alongside other NBA players as part of the newly-established Grindweek. “We’re out here at Holy Names… Grind Week, just getting some good work in,” Green told NBA.com. “We’re getting some guys […]

Through his first 11 years in the league, Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick has played against countless opponents on the court. In a recent piece by Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype discussing the top current defensive players, the 33-year-old singled out both San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown as the […]

NBA rookies often find it a challenging transition to move into the professional ranks right after their playing days in college and struggle to get used to the demands of a long and tiring season. Fortunately for them, they usually have veteran teammates, who teach them a thing or two and help them throughout the […]

Victor Oladipo showed out at the 2017 NBA Africa Game today in Johannesburg, South Africa with 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists to earn MVP honors as Team World beat Team Africa, 108-97. Oladipo got the MVP despite the losing effort. Joining his cause for Team Africa, Emmanuel Mudiay scored 22 points, Dennis Schroder […]

Through the better portion of Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown’s life, he has been associated primarily with the game of basketball. However, Brown recently told Stephen Hewitt of the Boston Herald that he wants to be remembered for much more than just being a good basketball player. “When I die, if I’m just known as […]

With another week gone in the NBA’s offseason, and one week closer to the start of the 2017-18 NBA Regular Season, here are what players in the Association have been talking about this week: The biggest bombshell from the last week was that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland due […]

The internet recently gave birth to a new meme perfect for every basketball-loving individual this summer—including millionaire NBA professionals. It’s called the Drive-By dunk challenge, where you simply get in your car and scour the neighborhood for backyard/street hoops for you to yam on. Anthony Davis appears to be the first NBA player to take […]

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has been oft-criticized for selecting Jaylen Brown as the third overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft. Many called it a reach with several draft sites slotting Brown outside of the top five in mock drafts prior the event. Even in retrospect, Ainge doesn’t seem to regret the decision […]