Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has been the focal point of the team off the court for the past two weeks. With a contract deadline looming, an extension worth $115 million took many by surprise.
Considering his growth throughout the offseason and his potential as a two-way player, one could understand. But would Brown actually live up to his contract?
In in the 2019-20 season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, he gave a glimpse of what makes him such a special young talent — one that the Celtics see as key for their long-term success. For starters, he jumped into the passing lane for a steal and raced down the court for an and-one.
The Celtics will hope to see plenty more of this from the fourth-year pro as the season wears on.
