What does Jaylen Brown’s extension mean for the Boston Celtics moving forward?

Jaylen Brown’s record-setting contract extension has big implications for the Boston Celtics.

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to terms on a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension. The deal will keep the two-time All-Star in the Hub through the ’28-29 NBA season. This marks the most lucrative contract extension in league history, and is an opportunity for Boston to maintain its status as a title contender for years to come.

Brown became eligible for such a deal after earning All-NBA honors this past season, landing on the All-NBA second team as a forward. Jayson Tatum, meanwhile, was named to the All-NBA first team, and Tatum could ink a similar extension as soon as next summer. As such, the Celtics have two All-NBA caliber players under contract for an extended stretch during the 2020s. It is fair to wonder how financially sustainable such a top-heavy roster is, although a potential new television deal for the league could bring about big jumps in the NBA’s salary cap moving forward.

So what then does Jaylen Brown’s contract extension mean for the Boston Celtics? What advantages does this bring to the team? What pitfalls or concerns might there be? Let’s discuss.