Taken number 3 in the 2016 Draft after playing a year at California, Jaylen Brown has to date played five seasons with the Boston Celtics, where he emerged as an All-Star.

Brown was an All-Rookie player, but he would become a starter in his second year, doubling his PPG from 6.6 to 14.5. His third season was a year of regression, as he lost his shooting touch and only started 20 Games, but Brown’s fourth year showed the exact progression that the Celtics brass hoped for.  The Shooting Guard increased his PPG to over 20, with his advanced metrics also rising.  

Three years ago, Brown made his first All-Star and had career bests in Points (24.7), Assists (3.4), and PER (19.9), and the year after had similar numbers.  Brown elevated his game to another level last season, adding All-Star number two and prizing his first All-NBA nod (Third Team).  He set personal bests in Points (26.6) and Rebounds per Game (6.9), and became a top-tier player, though he was still disrespected.

Brown and the Celtics rocketed to an easy NBA Championship in 2024, with him winning the ECF and NBA Finals MVPs,  Brown proved his value to many of the doubters.   Last season, Brown found himself without Tatum during the playoffs, and though he had another All-Star selection, he will have to prove what he can do without his top running mate.