Jaylen Brown has cemented himself as one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics. He is a former Finals MVP, an NBA champion, multiple time All-Star, and Jayson Tatum’s co-star. Despite this, the Celtics’ versatile shooting guard/small forward still does not warrant the respect he truly deserves. When Tatum went down with an Achilles injury in the playoffs last season, many NBA peers expected the Celtics to take a step back. They may not be dominating the Eastern Conference now. However, the team still possesses a win-loss record of 18-11. Plus, they are third in the conference as of December 24th, 2025. While Boston as a collective is one of the most cohesive units in the league, Jaylen Brown’s career year as the first option in Tatum’s absence has been somewhat overshadowed. How well is Brown playing exactly? Well enough to warrant legitimate MVP consideration.
