Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown is far more than an elite scorer. While JB is averaging a career-best 28.7 points per game this season, it's his all-around impact that made Brown an All-Star starter for the first time in his career and has had Jaylen in MVP discussions for weeks.
With the return of his All-NBA running mate in Jayson Tatum, Brown's skills beyond scoring will continue to inject the Celtics with nightly value, even if JB's shot attempts and PPG see a slight drop.
Brown's been showing off his underrated passing talent since the All-Star break, as pointed out by WEEI's Justin Turpin on Sunday. Jaylen is averaging 7.8 dimes per game since the break.
Jaylen Brown's assists since the All-Star break:
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Averaging 7.8 per game.pic.twitter.com/ZQ1XOZwNxY
— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) March 8, 2026
All told, it's been a career season for Brown, who has already produced several memorable outings this year, including a 50-point performance against the LA Clippers in January and a lengthy run of games with at least 20 points scored.
His comprehensive contributions on both ends of the court have formed the primary engine behind the Celtics’ 43-21 record and strong position in the Eastern Conference standings. It's been a stretch of basketball that is bound to stand out on Brown's career resumé in the end.
Selected third overall by Boston in the 2016 NBA Draft, Brown has matured into one of the NBA’s top two-way players across his decade in the league. He captured the 2024 NBA Finals MVP award after powering the Celtics to the championship and has now received five All-Star selections.
Brown’s ongoing growth in scoring, facilitation, and perimeter defense continues to make him a central figure in the Celtics’ lineup and a consistent force throughout the Association.
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