Here is all the recent news you need to know surrounding the game of basketball, including a new clothing line from Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
Jaylen Brown Admits New Role Has Been an 'Adjustment'
Jrue Holiday made a pair of crucial mistakes at the end of regulation in the Celtics' loss to the Hawks, and he took accountability for them.
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Joe Mazzulla clapped on the sidelines as his Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scuffled against the Atlanta Hawks. Mazzulla refused to step in as Tatum got tangled with Onyeka Okongwu.
Coming off its worst loss of the season, Boston got 30 points from Jason Tatum and a strong all-around effort from brown to thump Orlando at TD Garden.
Williams makes the argument that the award almost always goes to a big man and that there should be a separate DPOY that isn't just based on blocks. He wants one that is more based on who makes it hard for other teams to score on them and other things of that nature.
Jaylen Brown thought he was one of the NBA’s best defenders despite not earning an All-NBA Defense team selection last season.
All-around performance in win
Brockton native and nationally top-ranked prep hoops talent AJ Dybantsa spent a few moments with Celtics star Jaylen Brown courtside at TD Garden Friday night. Dybantsa, 17, was in Boston alongside his Dad, Ace. He currently plays for Utah Prep Academy and has committed to play at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah next year.
Jacksonville University added to a five-game winning streak with two ASUN victories at home, sparked by a suffocating defense.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Jayson Tatum tallied 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals. That’s their second win in Boston this year. They also beat the Cleveland Cavaliers twice as well.