Tag: Jaylen Brown

How each of the Boston Celtics’ 4 historical Dunk Contest participants fared

Check out the impressive visual history of Celtics in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

For a contest that has been part of the NBA All-Star Week goings-on for nearly 30 years, you’d think there would have been more Boston Celtics participants than four by 2024, and with Jaylen Brown entering this year’s, there will soon be five. But it has been one aspect of the official All-Star events where the Celtics have been chronically under-represented.

But despite the paucity of Celtic participants over the years, there have been some pretty spectacular flushes across the decades, some of them sharing not only the uniform of Brown, but even the same last name on the jersey.

Let’s take a look at the dunkers, dunks, and how they did.

Dominique Wilkins praises Jaylen Brown for entering dunk contest

The two-time dunk champion is happy to see a star of Jaylen Brown’s caliber entering the dunk contest.

Dominique Wilkins is one of the most iconic dunkers in NBA history. The Hall of Famer recently sat down with Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win for a wide-ranging interview. During the discussion, Wilkins touched upon the dunk contest and why it’s important that stars like Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics participate in the event.

The nine-time All-Star noted how Brown’s star power can help raise the interest level while also giving younger players a platform to prove themselves to a worldwide audience. However, he did note that dunking is an art form.

“It’s definitely creativity,” Wilkins said. “It’s showmanship. It’s power. All of those elements make for a great dunk contest. I’m looking for how you come out early in terms of your finesse. That will give you an opportunity to win.”

Nate Robinson wants All-Star Week’s Dunk Contest to rise again

He hopes that his involvement will help more stars like Jaylen Brown take part.

Nate Robinson wants All-Star Week’s Dunk Contest to rise again, and as a former winner of it, he knows what sort of formula it should take to bring it back to its former glory. A lack of star power and some middling contests has diminished the former marquee event of the league’s annual All-Star Week festivities. However, Nate Rob believes he can help restore its place in the pantheon of All-Star events among younger fans of the league.

Speaking in a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Sam Yip, the former Boston Celtics floor general spent some time breaking down his new role with the Dunk Contest. Robinson also got into how players like star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown could be the spark to revitalizing the now moribund event.

“I’m working with AT&T as a newly appointed AT&T Chief Dunk Officer for 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend,” said Robinson.

On this day: Russell gets 14 points, 23 boards, 7 assists vs. Lakers; Bird logs 22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists vs. LA

This was not a great day to be a Laker fan in Celtics history.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, the Celtics beat their historic rivals in a squeaker on the road, the Celtics defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 92-90 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, L.A.’s home arena in those years.

The win was secured by Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell, who put up an astounding 14 points, 23 rebounds, and 7 assists he managed while playing for all 48 minutes of the game. Legendary Celtics win John Havlicek added 21 points, forward Sam Jones chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds, and legendary Celtic Tommy Heinsohn another 13 points and 6 boards.

The Lakers were led by Elgin Baylor’s 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Will Jaylen Brown be a casualty of the Boston Celtics’ future cap crunch?

At least some prominent NBA analysts have begun exploring the idea, and rival executives with them.

The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was created to make life hard on teams like the Boston Celtics. And NBA analysts are already looking at the team as a potential test case of how ball clubs around the league will handle the steep fiscal penalties it imposes on costly contenders.

Among those analysts is The Ringer’s Howard Beck, who recently did some leg work with anonymous opposing executives to hear what the conventional wisdom on Boston’s medium-term future might be. Whatever decisions the Celtics make, it won’t be painless — and could involve dealing away star forward Jaylen Brown in the next few seasons.

“The Boston Celtics are heavily favored to win the East, with a star-studded lineup and a massive payroll—all of which could spell trouble if they stumble again in the spring,” writes Beck.

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis: Cookies and Cream, inside the car rides, and stealing JB’s seat

We even get the story of how KP stealing JB’s seat on the team plane went.

You’ve seen the results of their on-court partnership and growing chemistry with the Boston Celtics this season. You know how they ended up bonding (they live in the same building, and carpool to and from games sometimes). And you have learned what the secret nickname they have for each other (Cookies and Cream) and who actually came up with it (Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla).

But now, you can get the whole picture of their Boston bromance, with Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis sitting down for a joint interview for the team-produced “View From the Rafters” podcast to fill in all the deets you didn’t know.

We even get the story of how KP stealing JB’s seat on the team plane went (better than you might think thanks to some forward thinking on one of their part’s).

Check it out above!

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Miami’s Duncan Robinson calls Jaylen Brown dirty after tussle vs. Celtics

Is he right?

Late in the Boston Celtics‘ recent 110-106 road win over the Miami Heat, All-NBA Boston forward Jaylen Brown and Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson got locked up while both of them went after a loose ball. After a bit of a struggle resulting in a foul on Miami, Brown became frustrated and threw Robinson off his arm, picking up a flagrant 1 technical foul for his reaction to the situation.

Was Brown in the wrong here? Can we say his response to Robinson locking him up a dirty play? Was Robinson’s entanglement with the Georgia native a shady way to avoid playing defense on Brown?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” and “Talkin’ Cs” podcasts sat down to talk about the charged exchange between Robinson and Brown on a recent episode.

Check it out above!

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Was Boston’s Jaylen Brown in the wrong in his tussle with Miami’s Duncan Robinson?

The Celtics star took issue with the Heat wing locking his arm. Did he react too strongly?

The Boston Celtics can always expect a physical contest when they play the Miami Heat, and their recent 110-106 win over an injury-depleted Heat squad was no exception. During the contest, star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown clashed with Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, the former locking arms with the latter, only to see Brown throw Robinson for hooking his arm.

The Georgia native got a flagrant 1 tech for his efforts, and the Miami wing a foul, with a little lingering ire remaining with both while speaking about the incident postgame. Whose fault was the altercation? Was it a dirty play on either side, or just two gamers going at it hard?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Still Poddable” podcast took a moment to debate whether Brown was at all at fault, and their thoughts on the contest more generally.

Check it out above!

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Can this version for the Celtics win a championship?

Can the current version of the Boston Celtics finally win the franchise’s first championship since 2008?

The Boston Celtics added another win to their season total on Friday (Feb. 9) by defeating the Washington Wizards. They now hold a 40-12 record on the season, giving them a five-game lead over the second-placed Cleveland Cavaliers. As such, Boston is well positioned to be the first season in the Eastern Conference once the postseason begins.

Nevertheless, the Celtics won’t have an easy run to the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks look like a genuine threat following their trade deadline deals. The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will be a problem. As will the Miami Heat and Cavaliers.

Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped Celtics fans from dreaming big. In a recent episode of “Fast Break Hoops,” the hosts discussed whether this version of the Celtics had enough talent, depth, and experience to contend for a championship.

The answer is a resounding yes based on what we’ve seen from the team thus far. However, the hosts of the show may have a different thought process. You can watch the full video by clicking on the embedded link above.

Listen to the “Green With Envy” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DoLhYK

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Oj4dhD

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K8MbvY

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Did Marcus Smart help shape Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?

In truth, Smart likely played a part in Tatum and Brown’s development.

Marcus Smart‘s tenure with the Boston Celtics may be over, but his fingerprints can still be seen throughout the team’s roster. The veteran guard helped instill a defense-first mentality among his teammates, often leading by example. He epitomized what it means to wear a Celtics jersey and the commitment required to earn the respect of a fan base that demands championship effort.

During a recent upload to the WEEI YouTube channel, Andy Gresh and Christian Fauria discuss the level of impact Smart had on his teammates. They also ponder whether Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown evolved into the two-way talents we see today in part because of Smart’s leadership and high standards. 

In truth, Smart likely played a part in Tatum and Brown’s development. However, the All-Star forwards likely positively impacted Smart’s growth, too. That’s what happens when a roster has long-term continuity; everybody grows with each other and learns together.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded link above.

Listen to the “Green With Envy” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DoLhYK

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Oj4dhD

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K8MbvY

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