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Jaylen Brown Releases Salsa Video, Calls Dance His 'Secret Ingredient' to Career Season

He credits salsa practice with sharper footwork that he says is fueling his surge.

Overview

  • Brown published a new salsa video on Saturday and described the dance as the driving factor in his breakout year.
  • He said salsa work has refined his footwork and balance after multiple offseason sessions, including training with a partner named Raul.
  • Brown also said dancing helps his mental health and serves as a way to warm his space during Boston’s cold months.
  • He recently salsa danced on Twitch with artist Victoria Monét, then scored 50 points the next night.
  • He is averaging 29.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists on efficient shooting, keeping Boston 26-15 and second in the East despite Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and offseason roster upheaval.