The Boston Celtics have had a pretty rough season so far. Despite early optimism about their chances to dominate the East, they’ve been massively underwhelming, showing inconsistency all season long.
On Sunday, however, the Celtics got a little glimpse at better going forward. Against the Jaylen Brown Magic, Jaylen Brown made a bit of history by scoring a whopping 50 points and 11 rebounds on 65% shooting.
On Twitter, fans were going wild with reactions, recognizing and celebrating Brown’s amazing milestone.
Jaylen Brown (50 pts, 10 reb) is the fourth player in Celtics franchise history to produce 50+ points and 10+ rebounds in a single game
50-point, 10-rebound games:
Larry Bird – 2
Kevin McHale – 1
Jayson Tatum – 1
— Celtics Stats (@celtics_stats) January 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/NotAkuien/status/1477834270106275855https://twitter.com/fghtffyrdmns87/status/1477833429710475273
Goat pic.twitter.com/t7DxWtGlLB
— NvR_Good (@NvR_Good) January 3, 2022
— Aaron Mammah (@aaron_jcm) January 3, 2022
That’s my All Star
— Marcus Jones Enthusiast (@SoxPatsCsplswin) January 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/alexboswell576/status/1477833702352863235
Played like a man on a mission today!
— Uncle Elroy (@ThiccSwisher) January 3, 2022
i love you so much, Jaylen pic.twitter.com/49XZVQGhgY
— s (de luto) (@kratsit_) January 3, 2022
Where are the dumb mfs that wanna trade Jaylen Brown? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/j2f6iZHokN
— ☘️ (@Banner19WR) January 3, 2022
Brown, 25, has emerged as a rising young star for Boston. In his 5+ years of experience, he has shown amazing capabilities on both ends of the floor.
Most encouraging has been the leadership he’s shown so far. Even though his squad continues to struggle, he has not lost faith in their ability to turn things around.
“No question. I think it’s an obvious answer for me,” said Tatum. “I know people are probably tired of hearing it, people have lost belief and faith, but mine is unwavering. I think we still can be a good team. I think we’ve shown it in spurts. I’ve been out for an extended point of time. I’m trying to get back. We’ve got guys out with COVID. I know that’s not an excuse or anything, other teams do as well. But if the question is, you asked, do I still believe? 100 percent, regardless of if anybody else does or not.”
On paper, the Celtics have too much talent to be counted out. Brown joins guys like Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Al Horford to make an impressive-looking rotation.
But do they have any hope of competing against the likes of Brooklyn, Miami, and Chicago? Maybe not this season, but don’t be surprised to see the boys in green make some more noise in the future.
If tonight’s game was any indication, Jaylen Brown is certainly someone who can take them over the top.
