During some of the lowest moments of Jaylen Brown’s career, criticism was directed his way and fans poked fun at how he had “no left hand” dribbling the ball. Those jokes started after the 2023 East Finals, when the Celtics were upset to the Heat in seven games. Brown also had a miserable Game 7, taking the blame for the team coming up short.
Brown addressed that criticism on his Twitch channel, FCHWPO, where he’s spent time connecting with fans. He addressed a variety of topics recently on a livestream, including the left hand jokes and shedding more light on a longtime wrist injury.
“You got me,” Brown said. “I (expletive) tore (a ligament in my wrist) — most of the time, it’ll be Celtics fans saying that and they know I tore (it). I missed the whole playoffs, etc. Then I got surgery. And then I re-injured it again that year in that playoffs (in 2022). I never said anything publicly. I never will because when I go out there, I give you what I got. I don’t like making no excuses."
Brown referenced the time he missed the end of the 2020-21 season due to a left wrist injury. Back then, it was reported that he tore a scapholunate ligament in his left wrist and needed surgery. It was a tough ending to a breakout season for Brown, who averaged 24.7 points per game and was named an All-Star for the first time in his career.
Future details from Brown about the left wrist injury are new. Brown re-injuring the wrist in the playoffs the following year also didn’t come out at the time.
“It’s never going to be the same,” Brown said. “Some days, it feels great. Some days, it feels terrible. Some days, I could feel the weather — I can know a storm is coming because of how my wrist is feeling. It is what it is. It don’t bother me. I go left more than y’all favorite players. I’ve dunked on people with my left hand. Some of your favorite players never use their off-hand.”
While Brown hasn’t spoken about his left wrist specifically, he has played through other injuries. Just last season, Brown needed surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. Brown endured a tough season where injuries slowed him down, which started with a hip flexor issue early in the year.
Brown has used Twitch and his livestreams this season to be able to express himself more while connecting with fans. He’s had guests on his streams, like actor Bill Nye during Celtics media day. He’s also watched film and had funny livestreams poking fun at his hairline. This time, he used it to talk about his wrist issues and some of the adversity he’s faced in his career.
“I don’t know what y’all dealing with in the chat,” Brown said. “I don’t know what adversity y’all got. I just want to tell you: It’s never too big to overcome. ... It’s all about growth. It’s why the sun shines every day because people everybody grows when the sun shines."
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