Article by David Istrate – published on Saturday, September 13, 2025 20:42 / Updated on Saturday, September 13, 2025 20:43
Prior to the 2025-2026 season, Jaylen Brown (28 years old), the NBA final MVP in 2024, talked about the increased responsibility in Boston Celtics, in the context of Jayson Tatum, an injured player, and how the North American basketball league changed.
Boston Celtics is preparing for a complicated season, in which it will be lacking for a long time by Jayson Tatum's services, NBA star. Therefore, the greatest responsibility will return to Jaylen Brown, a player who will start the 10th season in the North American Basketball League.
“It will be a year full of challenges, very stimulant. Perhaps the most challenging career. During the summer, some teammates have left, have come new and there are many changes. Most likely it is a season like no other, one in which we will have to manage some ups and downs, “said Brown, quoted by Gazzetta Dello Sport.
Jaylen Brown, about NBA: “We should think more about basketball”
“I am ready. I have prepared mentally, I worked daily and now I want to try to prepare my teammates.
The player who had averages of 22.2 points, 5.8 recovery and 4.5 decisive passes in season 2024-2025 also spoke about how the NBA has changed in recent years.
“There are some moments when it seems that everything turns around the show, the business. We should think more about basketball, what is happening on the field and less about the surrounding events, ”is Brown's opinion.
However, Celtics's leader enjoys the globalization of basketball and the increasing popularity of this sport on different continents.
“Today everyone is able to do everything, the game has changed and has evolved in a certain direction, which has favored the globalization of the league. The fact that some of the best players in the league are international is the proof that basketball has become a global sport. It is something that makes me happy because that means I have the opportunity to give something to the world.
I love basketball, I always did it and every day I have the chance to live my dream. My gratitude to the game is unlimited, as for Celtics and all the fans who support me. I want to try to make the world a better place. I spend a lot of time learning, trying to create a better environment for young generations. I want everyone to have the resources to follow their dreams and they all have access to education, ”said Brown, vice-president of the NBA player association.
The new season in the overseas basketball will start on October 22.
