On Saturday evening, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics made team history during their game against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona. Brown became just the third player in Celtics history to reach 1,000 career three-pointers. The achievement was acknowledged by the Boston Celtics organization, who congratulated Brown on this significant milestone.
Prior to the game, Brown had been having an exceptional season, averaging 22.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He has been shooting 50.1% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range in 57 games. Brown’s contributions have been instrumental in the Celtics’ success, as they currently hold the best record in the NBA with a 48-14 record.
Despite their recent loss to the Denver Nuggets, where Brown showcased his brilliance with an impressive performance of 41 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two steals, the Celtics have maintained a strong record, going 8-2 in their last ten games. Their next game will be against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday evening.
Jaylen Brown, who was drafted as the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft from the University of California, is now in his eighth season with the Celtics. Throughout his career, he has maintained averages of 18.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. He has shot 48.0% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 527 regular season games. Additionally, Brown has appeared in 105 NBA playoff games, further solidifying his impact on the team.