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Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown’s case for MVP

By Rob Greene

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden on January 11, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden on January 11, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics: How Jalen Brown Has Improved

Brown has always had the ability to be one of the best two-way stars in the league with his ability as a young prospect to shut down the opposing team’s star or top wing. It has now come to fruition, with nothing he can’t do on either end, all fueled by that terrifying athleticism and explosiveness he brought with him from California.

As we see now with the numbers, Brown’s advancements as a three-level scorer who can not only attack in every way but scorch from the outside have come an incredibly long way. Particularly, from when his roles were diminished as a great piece of the Boston teams that were ruled by Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving, he likely was not even fully hatched when Kemba Walker had the reigns.

Jaylen’s handle for the first time showed elite status last year. However, when the Celtics were in their rough-rider of a series with the rival Miami Heat this past May, where they came away victorious in seven, he showed at least a flicker of still-needed improvement in that area. Miami’s gritty Victor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent were able to cause him trouble with their good reads and picks out of Brown’s pocket.

Brown has exhibited the summer work he had completed for his one-on-one game and ball control on the open floor. Last season, under Ime Udoka, he formally began joining Tatum in bringing the ball up to ignite plays as if it were an open gym, rather than just in transition on the open floor.

Some of those sequences may be slightly diminished, if any at all, due to the Celtics’ perfect addition of Malcolm Brogdon, but the lovable veteran and fellow NBA Vice President is just another fitting mentor for the growth of Brown.

Also, here is a glimpse of the intense muscle that he has added, just like Tatum.

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1613347885894230023?s=20&t=o4NrARPgZ-QUCx0e0XZ0ZQ

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Prior to their fifth consecutive win this past Thursday at Barclays Center vs. the Brooklyn Nets, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had stated how Brown could likely be out at least a week, but he is being monitored on a game-to-game basis. Look for Brown to constantly make major leaps and continue his rise in the MVP conversation once he returns to the court while his career numbers keep widening eyes.

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