Jaylen was special again

[PhoSita]

Jaylen in 12 December games ....

13.5 points, 4 reb, 1.7 ast, 49% / 34% / 70% in 24 mpg

That's definitely encouraging.

Biggest positive sign would be his 109 offensive rating for December after posting a 91 ORTG the previous two months.  The team was break-even with him on the floor in December.

[footey]

Jaylen has been playing with a lot of energy, including on defense, I would say only behind Marcus and Kyrie in the energy department.  That shows growth and maturity, coming off the bench, and not sulking.

[rondofan1255]

what's cool is
Jaylen's dad is a current or former 7 foot pro boxer
i forgot until i saw old posts here

[Big333223]

Jaylen in 12 December games ....

13.5 points, 4 reb, 1.7 ast, 49% / 34% / 70% in 24 mpg

That's definitely encouraging.

Biggest positive sign would be his 109 offensive rating for December after posting a 91 ORTG the previous two months.  The team was break-even with him on the floor in December.

Given what his role is on this team, that's not terrible. Obviously we'd like to see an uptick in 3P% but what this team needs from him is to be a high level 3-and-D wing.

[fairweatherfan]

what's cool is
Jaylen's dad is a current or former 7 foot pro boxer
i forgot until i saw old posts here

Dang - imagine being built like Jaylen and still being dwarfed by your dad who could definitely still kick your butt.

[rondofan1255]

what's cool is
Jaylen's dad is a current or former 7 foot pro boxer
i forgot until i saw old posts here

Dang - imagine being built like Jaylen and still being dwarfed by your dad who could definitely still kick your butt.

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2016/08/jaylen_browns_dad_is_a_7-foot.html

Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown's dad is a 7-foot, professional heavyweight boxer
Posted Aug 26, 2016

While the 19-year-old forward is an outstanding basketball talent in his own right, good genes may have aided Brown in his development. Look no further than Jaylen's father, Marselles, who is a professional heavyweight boxer at 48 years old.


Marselles Brown, who is 7-feet tall and boasts an 86-inch reach, holds a record of 31-18 in his career with 23 knockouts.

The elder Brown took part in his first professional fight back on January 13, 1989 -- while his last fight was back on July 30, 2016. Marselles is the 2016 World Boxing Union (WBU) World Champion, the 2015 WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion and serves as a member of the Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board.


Marselles, who recently came out of retirement to continue his boxing career, told boxing247.com that motivating his sons -- Jaylen and Quenton -- was the main reason why he decided to get back in the ring.

"My main motivation for coming out of retirement was to show my kids that I never gave up on my dreams," Brown said. "So I didn't want them to give up on theirs. I am extremely proud of both my sons. I am especially proud of Jaylen. He is an extraordinary athlete and very smart."

Here's a look of Marselles Brown in action against King Ipitan at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on June 23, 2000.

YouTube link

[mmmmm]

Jaylen in 12 December games ....

13.5 points, 4 reb, 1.7 ast, 49% / 34% / 70% in 24 mpg

That's definitely encouraging.

Biggest positive sign would be his 109 offensive rating for December after posting a 91 ORTG the previous two months.  The team was break-even with him on the floor in December.

To expand on this:  Since December 1, Jaylen has posted a scoring efficiency of 58.6%.   That's excellent.  That's also on moderately heavy ("2nd option" level) USG of 23.4% when he's on the floor.  Only Kyrie (29.3%) has a higher USG during that time.

While Jaylen has been on the floor during this stretch (753 possessions), the team has scored 113.4 points per 100 and surrendered 106.0 for a very healthy Net rating of +7.4.

This Jaylen looks much more like the Jaylen of last year. 

[mmmmm]

what's cool is
Jaylen's dad is a current or former 7 foot pro boxer
i forgot until i saw old posts here

Dang - imagine being built like Jaylen and still being dwarfed by your dad who could definitely still kick your butt.

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2016/08/jaylen_browns_dad_is_a_7-foot.html

Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown's dad is a 7-foot, professional heavyweight boxer
Posted Aug 26, 2016

While the 19-year-old forward is an outstanding basketball talent in his own right, good genes may have aided Brown in his development. Look no further than Jaylen's father, Marselles, who is a professional heavyweight boxer at 48 years old.


Marselles Brown, who is 7-feet tall and boasts an 86-inch reach, holds a record of 31-18 in his career with 23 knockouts.

The elder Brown took part in his first professional fight back on January 13, 1989 -- while his last fight was back on July 30, 2016. Marselles is the 2016 World Boxing Union (WBU) World Champion, the 2015 WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion and serves as a member of the Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board.


Marselles, who recently came out of retirement to continue his boxing career, told boxing247.com that motivating his sons -- Jaylen and Quenton -- was the main reason why he decided to get back in the ring.

"My main motivation for coming out of retirement was to show my kids that I never gave up on my dreams," Brown said. "So I didn't want them to give up on theirs. I am extremely proud of both my sons. I am especially proud of Jaylen. He is an extraordinary athlete and very smart."

Here's a look of Marselles Brown in action against King Ipitan at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on June 23, 2000.

YouTube link

Jeezus.   What a quick right hand his dad has.  It's already a bit unfair because of his long reach.  But he's got crazy explosive hip turn off his right leg and that launches his right hand like a missile.   He was planting that fist on Ipitan's left cheek again and again, whenever he wanted.     

Too bad Ipitan was such a dirty fighter, throwing all those illegal rabbit punches.   What an absolute _____.  Those are so dangerous.

[nickagneta]

Jaylen in 12 December games ....

13.5 points, 4 reb, 1.7 ast, 49% / 34% / 70% in 24 mpg

That's definitely encouraging.

Biggest positive sign would be his 109 offensive rating for December after posting a 91 ORTG the previous two months.  The team was break-even with him on the floor in December.

To expand on this:  Since December 1, Jaylen has posted a scoring efficiency of 58.6%.   That's excellent.  That's also on moderately heavy ("2nd option" level) USG of 23.4% when he's on the floor.  Only Kyrie (29.3%) has a higher USG during that time.

While Jaylen has been on the floor during this stretch (753 possessions), the team has scored 113.4 points per 100 and surrendered 106.0 for a very healthy Net rating of +7.4.

This Jaylen looks much more like the Jaylen of last year.

And all this in just 24 mpg. Jaylen's per36 numbers since 12/1 are some of the best per36 numbers Jaylen has put up.