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Jaylen Brown explains why he refers to himself as the Celtics’ captain

The Celtics have been a powerhouse of the NBA for some time now, and much of the team’s recent success can be credited to the two-headed monster of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Over the last two years, that duo has arguably been the best in the NBA, and while Tatum might lead Boston in many key categories on the floor, Brown has established his own role as the leader in the Celtics’ locker room.

Brown’s referred to himself as the Celtics’ “captain” a few times throughout this year, and during his All-Star media session, Brown was asked why he feels that way.