Jaylen Brown isn’t just leading the Celtics on the floor this season-he’s also making waves off it. With Boston having played only three games over the last 13 days, Brown has found some extra time for one of his new off-court passions: streaming on Twitch. And while his streams are usually lighthearted, his latest one gave fans a raw, unfiltered look into a memory that still stings.
“Steph took one of my rings,” Brown said, referring to the 2022 NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors. “I’m still mad about that s***, but it’s cool… We should have won.”
That kind of honesty isn’t something you always get from a star in the middle of an MVP-caliber season. But it also shows what drives Brown-he doesn’t forget the ones that got away. Sure, he helped bring a title back to Boston in 2024, but that 2022 loss clearly still fuels him.
And it’s showing on the court.
With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Brown has stepped into the spotlight and then some. He’s averaging 29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while shooting a clean 50% from the field.
These aren’t just good numbers-they’re the kind you see from players in the thick of the MVP conversation. He’s doing it with a mix of physicality, poise, and a clear sense of purpose that’s become the heartbeat of this Celtics team.
The Celtics weren’t supposed to be this good, this soon. Coming into the season, expectations were tempered.
But Brown has helped flip the script. His leadership, especially with Tatum out, has been central to Boston’s early success.
Even after a tough loss to the Pistons on Monday, there’s a sense that this team is built to respond-and Brown’s the tone-setter.
Boston gets a chance to bounce back Friday night against the Miami Heat, and all eyes will be on Brown once again. He’s playing with the edge of someone who remembers the pain of falling short-and the fire of someone who knows what it takes to win it all.