On the night that Jaylen Brown was drafted, he was famously met with a chorus of boos. It’s a story that’s been referenced so many times it hardly requires retelling, but it highlights the reality that Brown’s introduction to the organization wasn’t welcoming from the jump.
The early years came with their well-chronicled share of struggles – Brown battled for minutes, then for a spot in the rotation, then overly scrutinized for the flaws in his game as a raw development prospect, whether it was his inconsistent shot or inferior left-handed dribble.
Even after becoming a multi-time All-Star, Jaylen Brown entered the year commonly deemed the most overpaid player in the league after signing a super max extension in the offseason.