It’s fitting that Boston Celtics have won two Larry Bird trophies thus far. Jayson Tatum won the award two years prior following a difficult NBA Playoffs matchup against the Miami Heat. Now that they had swept the Indiana Pacers, Jaylen Brown was the star. The teammates engaged in a two-man race, with the elder Jay ultimately emerging victorious. Legends like LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers were taken aback by this nod.
Throughout the previous two NBA Playoff seasons, the Celtics were frequently viewed as Jayson Tatum’s squad. Since entering the league during the 2017 NBA Draft, he has received All-Star and All-NBA nominations. However, Jaylen Brown has been a member of this team since Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Morris, and Jeff Green were active players. He gained a lot of experience from this postseason pedigree, preventing him from collapsing in the spotlight.
When the elder of the legendary Celtics tandem raised the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player trophy, LeBron James was impressed.
Even though the Lakers and Celtics have a long-standing rivalry, excellence knows no bounds. The King is undoubtedly aware of when to give credit. Brown did, after all, give it his best against the Pacers in an effort to get their supporters home early and avoid the traffic around Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
By the end of the game, he had made 50% of his shots from the field, three, and even the charity stripe. With all that, he scored a game-high 29 points. In addition to two assists, three crucial thefts that changed the momentum, a block, and six rebounds, his all-around performance helped the Celtics win the series. His performance in the fourth game cemented his status as the opponent to beat for the trophy.
