Jaylen Brown as on-court leader? He appears ready!

I just finished reading the excellent article by CelticsBlog's Noa Dalzell on Jaylen Brown and the upcoming Celtics season. Let me go on record that I am a major fan of Brown - and excited by what he and his team can accomplish this season.

Labelled as "too smart for the NBA" (whatever that means) by some prior to being drafted by Boston, let me answer that with one of my mantras. "A brain can get you through almost anything". Frankly, when you piece together Jaylen's smarts, physique, athleticism and his dedication to improving his performance on the court, I truly believe he is ready to take on the role of on-court leader.

But beyond Brown's physical and cranial attributes, I love the fact that he is "understated". He has a low-key demeanor and a quiet way of expressing himself off the court. Granted, he can be flashy on the hardwood, as evidenced by his spectacular, in-game dunks, but his overall gentlemanly way of expressing himself tells me that there is more to this shining star than we have seen.

My expectations for the Celtics 2025-26 season are definitely in check. The loss of three starters can not be ignored. But Jaylen Brown's performance in the upcoming campaign may well determine whether Boston fans witness a losing season or a "Cinderella" outcome.

So when Jaylen takes to the parquet with all of his attributes and a surgically-repaired knee, I wish him a career year. I will finish with a Jaylen Brown quote from Dalzell's fine article:

“I feel like I’m very talented,” Brown said. “I’m one of the talented people in this league, on this planet, I feel like. I’m looking forward to showing the world more.”

I could not agree more!

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