Coming back from a brief hiatus due to a low back contusion, Jaylen Brown proved why he’s the talk of the town in Boston. Fans were worried, waiting for him to come back after he missed the last match against the Pistons. He made his return in the game against the Raptors. The strong comeback of Brown turned into huge applause.
The cheers echoed through the arena as Jaylen Brown took the court against the Toronto Raptors, and he wasted no time making an impact. In a dazzling display, Brown scored an impressive 15 points in the first quarter alone. The happiness of fans went up to unbelievable heights. Brown has agreed with the Boston Celtics to sign a big five-year, $304 million supermax contract, which is the most valuable deal in NBA history. Apparently referring to the same, an excited fan raised a sign that said “JB7 worth every penny”.
Courtside signage. pic.twitter.com/UhaGohs5Ka
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 30, 2023
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In the excitement, social media was filled with fan comments. One excited fan said on X, “JAYLEN BROWN IS UNDERPAID!!!”
JAYLEN BROWN IS UNDERPAID!!!!! pic.twitter.com/gXXCQDJqjp
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) December 30, 2023
Many fans expressed their love for Brown’s skills. One said, “Shhhh! He might hear you,”
Shhhhh! He might hear u 🤣
— Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist 🤓 (@Hamis3_) December 30, 2023
Good lord, he’s cooking on pure rocket fuel
— Jake (@Supersmithy95) December 30, 2023
Stats take a backseat as Jaylen Brown elevates his game
Amid a statistically impressive season for the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown finds solace not just in the numbers but in the intangible growth of his game. Even though there are slightly fewer points this season, Brown says he is now playing the best basketball of his NBA career. In his 29 games this season, Brown has been great.
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His stat line: 22.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. In a talk with The Athletic, he states, “I feel like on both sides of the ball, I’m playing the best basketball of my life. I feel like I’m a different player.” Brown talks about his better knowledge of the game, skills in making plays, and hard work to help his team win.
The Celtics, who have the best record in the NBA at 24-6, are getting good results from Brown playing better. In a recent game against the Kings, he tied for most points with 28 and helped his team by giving six passes and getting five rebounds. Last season, Brown reached his best stats with high marks. Now, his feelings show more than just numbers on a sheet. It seems he’s growing as both a solo player and a supporting partner in the team.
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