American · Marietta, Georgia · Born 24 October 1996American basketball player known for his athleticism, defensive prowess, and clutch performances. Key member of Boston Celtics' 2024 NBA Championship team.
Jaylen Brown was born in Marietta, Georgia in 1996. Boston Celtics selected him third overall in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season at the University of California, Berkeley. His career has produced 19.7 points per game and three All-Star appearances. He won the NBA championship with Boston in 2024 and was named the Finals MVP — becoming the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with the team that drafted them in the top-three while spending his entire career there. He averaged 21.0 points in the 2024 Finals against Dallas. He was named All-NBA Second Team. He was a free agency prize — signing a five-year, $304 million supermax extension with the Celtics in 2023, the largest contract in NBA history at the time. His combination of athleticism, improving shooting and defensive ability on an elite team makes him one of the best two-way players in the league. Off the court he is known for his political engagement and social justice advocacy, founding the 7uice clothing brand and speaking publicly about systemic inequality.
Two-way wing player and 2024 Finals MVP
How They Played
Athletic two-way wing with improved shooting and playmaking
Lasting Impact
Key piece of Celtics championship core, elite defender and scorer
Career Honours
- NBA Champion (2024)
- Finals MVP (2024)
- All-Star 3x
- All-NBA Second Team
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 2016–present | — |
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