Jaylen Brown was the third overall pick in the NBA Draft last year and was expected to be a strong reserve option, growing into the rigors of the NBA lifestyle. However, injuries allowed Brown to get crucial experience as a starter with the Celtics. As of CSN New England writes, Brown is not worried about his label as a “future” contributor and instead focused on the now.
“I’m excited about the now. I’m excited about this summer,” Brown said. “I try not to look too far ahead. Everybody talks about the future and how much potential we have; I’m worried about the now. I want to be part of the now. That’s all I’m focused on.”
Brown averaged 6.6 PPG and 2.8 RPG in 78 games (20 starts) for Boston, and by the end of year, he was guarding LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Finals. By his own admission, Brown says coming to the NBA was a daunting experience as he did not know what to expect. However, now he’s focused on improving himself in the offfseason.
“I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, coming into the NBA,” Brown said. “Throughout the year, I don’t think people expected me to contribute as much as I did. Now just getting to the Eastern Conference finals and losing, it builds a hunger you know; I have a bad taste in my mouth. Gotta put in work during the offseason and come back stronger.”
- A lot of news and speculation has circulated throughout the NBA in regard to point guard Isaiah Thomas. Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post examines the dilemma of Thomas’ contract situation; he’s a free agent after next season and his last two dominant seasons line him up for a hefty payday. However, 5’9″ guards do not have a great history of sustained success in the NBA, which could make the Celtics apprehensive of a long-term commitment. For his part, Thomas has stated he’s willing to hold off extension talks until next year so the Celtics can lure top tier free agents.
- Speaking of free agency, Chase Hughes of CSN New England examines the Celtics ahead of the offseason. The team owns the No.1 overall pick and has several impending free agents, soon-to-be free agents, and players of interests in the trade and free agent markets, including Blake Griffin, Paul George, Gordon Hayward and more. Regardless of their targets, the Celtics are expected to be one of, if not the, busiest organizations in the NBA.
See the crap that Jackie mcsuckface started no one was talking about trade IT4 till she opened her mouth
I’ve been talking about tradinh IT while his stock is high since before the all star break. It’s just smart management when the dude literally ranks last in the league in defense. Don’t shoot the messenger
I agree, That was unnecessary. Regardless if we shop IT or not, the timing of that report wasnt good
Jaylen is the reason that I hope they don’t get GH.. I’m not a professional scout, but I believe that this kid is going to be really good. He’s got the right attitude and work ethic (per his teammates), to go along with all of the physical attributes you want in a 3,that can switch and guard 2’s..even 1’s as his defense gets better. He also doesn’t turn 21 until the start of next season and is on a rookie deal. Getting GH would be an upgrade NOW, but will it be enough to get us passed the Cavs and GS? Probably not. In the meantime GH’s max deal means we’re saying goodbye to at least one of AB, Smart and a few others after next season. Unless Danny has something in the works, trade wise, if he signs GH, then I think they should pass and let Jaylen develop.
If the Cavs are your target you could feasibly play Hayward at the 4 vs Love and Horford at the 5. With Brown at the 3. I think Crowder would be moved if they get Hayward. Likely for help at the 5.