Jaylen Brown has been one of the NBA’s most durable players over the last decade, playing 639 regular-season games, 135 postseason games and counting through his first 10 seasons for the Boston Celtics.
Brown plays hard on both ends of the floor, however, aggressively attacking the basket on offense and locking down opponents on defense. That two-way effort takes a toll on a player’s body sooner or later.
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Sure enough, Brown has sustained multiple significant injuries over the years, not all of which have been revealed to the media. He’s played through many of them, toughing it out for the good of the team and often playing at less than 100 percent.
After Friday’s 125-117 win over the Toronto Raptors, Brown opened up about his recent injuries and recoveries.
“I tore all my ligaments in my wrist in 2021 and I’ve had some procedures and stuff post that… I’ve had some chips in my wrist over the last couple years… I’ve had some issues,” Brown admitted during his postgame press conference.
“I don’t usually tell the media or the world about it, but I’ve had some issues with my left wrist,” Brown continued. “But I’ve always felt like my whole life I’ve been able to get to my off-hand. I’ve dunked on people with my left hand. You know, never had an issue.”
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Brown’s had some issues dribbling with his left hand in the past, so the injuries might be to blame for that.
Otherwise, he hasn’t let them slow him down. He’s only gotten better with age and is having the best season of his career at age 29, averaging personal bests in points and assists.
With Jayson Tatum sidelined, the Celtics are counting on Brown to stay healthy and continue his elite play in Tatum’s absence.
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