Jaylen Brown Says Past Sacrifices Fuel His Career Year as Celtics Hold No. 2 Seed

Following a 102-94 win over Portland, he said he 'takes everything personally' on a roster reshaped by departures plus Jayson Tatum’s injury.

Overview

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles rupture and multiple veterans gone, Brown has become Boston’s undisputed primary scorer and offensive leader.
After the Trail Blazers win, he said he has 'sacrificed over the years' and now is 'at the helm,' adding that he 'takes everything personally.'
He recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals in the 102-94 victory at TD Garden.
For the season he is averaging 29.6 points on 48.3% shooting with a career-best 4.9 assists, and he leads the NBA with 22.5 field-goal attempts per game.
Boston is 29-17 and second in the East, outperforming preseason projections that pegged the team near .500.