In an impressive display of skill and determination, Jaylen Brown has etched his name into the Boston Celtics’ illustrious history by surpassing the 10,000 regular-season career points milestone.
Achieving this feat during Sunday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Brown has become the 15th player in the franchise’s storied history to reach this scoring threshold.
His journey to 10,000 points was completed in just 538 games, showcasing his consistent performance and scoring ability throughout his career with the Celtics.
Brown’s scoring prowess places him fifteenth in the Celtics’ all-time scoring list, nestled among legends of the game.
He now stands just behind Antoine Walker, who scored 11,386 points, and his teammate Jayson Tatum, who has amassed 11,795 points.
Notably, Tatum had previously reached the 10,000-point milestone last season, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to do so.
Above Tatum, the rankings feature Tom Heinsohn with 12,194 points and Bill Sharman with 12,287 points, while the legendary JoJo White holds the No. 10 spot with 13,188 points.
Adding to his accolades, Brown has also distinguished himself as a formidable three-point shooter, ranking third all-time in three-pointers scored for the Celtics, trailing only behind Tatum and the iconic Paul Pierce.
At 27 years old and in his eighth season, Brown, alongside Tatum who is in his seventh season, finds himself in a prime position to climb further up the all-time scoring list.
The duo has already demonstrated their potential to surpass the accomplishments of Celtics legends, including JoJo White, given they have played two seasons fewer than White and others above them in the rankings.
Entering Sunday’s game, Brown boasted an impressive season average of 23.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, a career-high 3.6 assists, and just over a steal per game.
His performance since the All-Star break has been particularly noteworthy, with an average of 26.8 points per game, ranking him ninth-highest in the NBA during this period.
Furthermore, Brown’s shooting efficiency has seen a significant uptick, with averages of 52.4 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc since the break.
As Brown continues to showcase his talents on the court, his contributions are vital to the Celtics’ pursuit of their 18th NBA title, a testament to the franchise’s enduring legacy as the winningest team in NBA history.
With the dynamic duo of Brown and Tatum leading the charge, the Celtics have their sights set on adding another banner to their collection this June.
