Jayson Tatum explains what’s allowed Jaylen Brown to turn into an MVP contender
By Conor Ryan
Published on March 26, 2026.
Jaylen Brown has become an MVP contender for the Boston Celtics this season, leading the team to a potential NBA Finals preview with a 119-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brown, who scored 31 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in the victory, has been instrumental in Boston's strong performance this season. He is averaging career-highs in points (28.6), rebounds (7.0), and assists (5.2) per game, leading to a team that is emerging as a legitimate title contender. The return of Jayson Tatum from an Achilles injury has also contributed significantly to the Celtics' title hopes, given the team's long absence due to injuries to both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford. Brown credits the rest of Boston's reworked depth chart for their strong performance.
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