Jaylen Brown Thread

[ryan in Maine]

Noa Dalzell article about JB playing through knee pain and studying Paul Pierce as a way to still be effective....

https://www.celticsblog.com/2025/4/5/24401509/celtics-jaylen-brown-knee-injury-joe-mazzulla-jayson-tatum-paul-pierce

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[Stan34]

Washburn said is his most recent article that Jaylen has been hinting that he may have a procedure before the playoffs.

That's certainly not going to be surgery, and Donovan Mitchell had a PRP injection last year when he had the same thing sooooooo...

Can you post the part of the article where Washburn talks about that?

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[ConstableGeneva]

Washburn said is his most recent article that Jaylen has been hinting that he may have a procedure before the playoffs.

That's certainly not going to be surgery, and Donovan Mitchell had a PRP injection last year when he had the same thing sooooooo...

Can you post the part of the article where Washburn talks about that?

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The road to the championship will be far more difficult this time around and the final five games can be useful. Brown, for example, will have to master playing without his customary athleticism, something he’s relied on throughout his career.

Brown did most of his work in the paint Friday, but when he sprung to the rim, the lift wasn’t there, so he opted to pass on dunks in exchange for layups. He limped at times on the floor or favored the right leg after landing. It is evident this injury is going to be his reality for the foreseeable future.

He maintains he may have a “procedure” by playoff time. This is the first time Brown has dealt with a knee injury and a minutes limit. When he exited in the first quarter, he had a spirited conversation with Mazzulla before heading to the bench. Minutes limits require adjustments for players who are accustomed to heavy minutes.

“Even though my team can physically see I’m in a bit of pain, they trust me to go out there and control my body and be able to make plays,” Brown said. “I push through it and I think that’s something I’m going to have to have in my back pocket. It’s been constant communication and I appreciate Joe because he’s given me grace.

“He’s letting me feel through it. He understands where it’s at. He’s letting me play through some stuff. I still want him to hold me to the same standard but I appreciate Joe for the communication. It’s good to have that now rather than trying to figure it out once everything is on the line.”

[Stan34]

Washburn said is his most recent article that Jaylen has been hinting that he may have a procedure before the playoffs.

That's certainly not going to be surgery, and Donovan Mitchell had a PRP injection last year when he had the same thing sooooooo...

Can you post the part of the article where Washburn talks about that?

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The road to the championship will be far more difficult this time around and the final five games can be useful. Brown, for example, will have to master playing without his customary athleticism, something he’s relied on throughout his career.

Brown did most of his work in the paint Friday, but when he sprung to the rim, the lift wasn’t there, so he opted to pass on dunks in exchange for layups. He limped at times on the floor or favored the right leg after landing. It is evident this injury is going to be his reality for the foreseeable future.

He maintains he may have a “procedure” by playoff time. This is the first time Brown has dealt with a knee injury and a minutes limit. When he exited in the first quarter, he had a spirited conversation with Mazzulla before heading to the bench. Minutes limits require adjustments for players who are accustomed to heavy minutes.

“Even though my team can physically see I’m in a bit of pain, they trust me to go out there and control my body and be able to make plays,” Brown said. “I push through it and I think that’s something I’m going to have to have in my back pocket. It’s been constant communication and I appreciate Joe because he’s given me grace.

“He’s letting me feel through it. He understands where it’s at. He’s letting me play through some stuff. I still want him to hold me to the same standard but I appreciate Joe for the communication. It’s good to have that now rather than trying to figure it out once everything is on the line.”

THX!!!

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[bisme37]

How much do you spend a year to stay in shape?
JAYLEN BROWN: I do a lot—especially in the summertime. Y’all seen I’ve been doing those pool workouts and everything. It’s probably close—remember when LeBron came out and said he spends like a million dollars a year? It’s probably close to that. Not maybe a full million, but probably somewhere in between 500 and 700 [thousand], something like that. That’s because I have my own team of doctors. You know, you got to go outside of what the organization provides. I got my own trainers and stuff because the organizations only give you so much. Knowing I exert energy at a high level—on both ends of the floor—and I’m 240 pounds? That’s a lot. It’s a lot of wear and tear on your body, especially your knees, while playing 70 games.

JAYLEN BROWN: They [older NBA players] didn’t make as much money. The NBA doesn’t pick up their phone calls, so they gotta lash it out somewhere—on someone. So they start talking trash. That’s why I don’t want to go at them. But I will praise the ones who give their flowers to the next generation. And one of my OGs, one of the people that does it best, is Kevin Garnett—and also Paul Pierce. Like, I’ve only seen—especially KG—I’ve only seen him giving love and light to the next generation of players. Like, all the time. Despite what people might feel about him, or his career in the past, or how much money he made—he seems to be over the moon when he hears someone signing a new deal.

On not making the Olympic team...
JAYLEN BROWN: Man, I had a great summer. I had a blast. I’m doing—I’m making—I’m in music videos, um, you know, I went to Mecca, I’m traveling the world. I mean, because online, you know, people perceive things a certain way. Because I was saying what I said. What I said—I meant what I said about, like, the shoe industry, etc. I meant what I said about, you know, everything. But that didn’t stop me from having a great-ass time this summer. So, like, to be honest, I was in great spirits. It was the best summer of my life, to be honest. So I didn’t miss out—to me. You know, even though it would have been great to be there, you know, amongst the greats—Steph, KD, LeBron, etc.—man, I had a great summer.

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[ConstableGeneva]

When healthy to play in the postseason, Jaylen Brown has reached four consecutive conference finals.

[ConstableGeneva]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44640258/celtics-jaylen-brown-got-painkilling-shot-knee-sources-say

Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his troublesome right knee this week in an effort to promote healing before Boston begins its title defense, league sources told ESPN.

Brown is expected to be ready for the start of the Celtics' first-round playoff series either April 19 or 20, sources said.

Last year's Finals MVP has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee for some time, but it appeared to be causing him more pain recently. He didn't play much in the second half or overtime of the Celtics' win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. He then sat out Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic, ending any chance of him playing in the 65 games required to be eligible for postseason awards.

Not that it matters now, but couldn't have they done this in early March then sat him until start of round 2? Would've given his knee real time to rest and heal. Just annoying how they handled this whole thing with title repeat on the line.

[GoCeltics123]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44640258/celtics-jaylen-brown-got-painkilling-shot-knee-sources-say

Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his troublesome right knee this week in an effort to promote healing before Boston begins its title defense, league sources told ESPN.

Brown is expected to be ready for the start of the Celtics' first-round playoff series either April 19 or 20, sources said.

Last year's Finals MVP has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee for some time, but it appeared to be causing him more pain recently. He didn't play much in the second half or overtime of the Celtics' win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. He then sat out Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic, ending any chance of him playing in the 65 games required to be eligible for postseason awards.

Not that it matters now, but couldn't have they done this in early March then sat him until start of round 2? Would've given his knee real time to rest and heal. Just annoying how they handled this whole thing with title repeat on the line.

I mean maybe, but imo he clearly wanted to go for 65 games.

It seems obvious to me that their plan was to let Jaylen play on the knee and get used to it, then after he hits 65 give him the injections. But he realized he wasn't making All-NBA, so he just did it

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[Parliament10]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44640258/celtics-jaylen-brown-got-painkilling-shot-knee-sources-say

Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his troublesome right knee this week in an effort to promote healing before Boston begins its title defense, league sources told ESPN.

Brown is expected to be ready for the start of the Celtics' first-round playoff series either April 19 or 20, sources said.

Last year's Finals MVP has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee for some time, but it appeared to be causing him more pain recently. He didn't play much in the second half or overtime of the Celtics' win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. He then sat out Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic, ending any chance of him playing in the 65 games required to be eligible for postseason awards.

Not that it matters now, but couldn't have they done this in early March then sat him until start of round 2? Would've given his knee real time to rest and heal. Just annoying how they handled this whole thing with title repeat on the line.

I mean maybe, but imo he clearly wanted to go for 65 games.

It seems obvious to me that their plan was to let Jaylen play on the knee and get used to it, then after he hits 65 give him the injections. But he realized he wasn't making All-NBA, so he just did it

Yeah. I gotta go with Constable. = It seems too little, too late.
Forget the 65 Games thing. The Championship is way better.

[ConstableGeneva]

via @BrianSuttererMD:

"The supposed bone bruise that’s been bothering him for a year is likely not really a bone bruise and probably more cartilage/meniscus irritation.

Also, “pain management” injections and “to promote healing” typically don’t go together unless it was an orthobiologic injection like PRP. However, PRP usually takes 4-6 weeks to work so it’s possible this is actually a steroid injection or hyaluronic acid

Either way, keep all this in the back of your mind for the playoffs - probably not the last we hear about the knee."

[165bows]

via @BrianSuttererMD:

"The supposed bone bruise that’s been bothering him for a year is likely not really a bone bruise and probably more cartilage/meniscus irritation.

Also, “pain management” injections and “to promote healing” typically don’t go together unless it was an orthobiologic injection like PRP. However, PRP usually takes 4-6 weeks to work so it’s possible this is actually a steroid injection or hyaluronic acid

Either way, keep all this in the back of your mind for the playoffs - probably not the last we hear about the knee."

JB going the more unconventional route is pretty much the guarantee there I’d say.

[GoCeltics123]

via @BrianSuttererMD:

"The supposed bone bruise that’s been bothering him for a year is likely not really a bone bruise and probably more cartilage/meniscus irritation.

Also, “pain management” injections and “to promote healing” typically don’t go together unless it was an orthobiologic injection like PRP. However, PRP usually takes 4-6 weeks to work so it’s possible this is actually a steroid injection or hyaluronic acid

Either way, keep all this in the back of your mind for the playoffs - probably not the last we hear about the knee."

JB going the more unconventional route is pretty much the guarantee there I’d say.

Ehhhh Donovan Mitchell got a PRP shot last year in this same situation and missed only 10 days, I'm not saying there's no chance that JB got another shot but PRP would make the most sense based on the statement

[ConstableGeneva]

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[shi-woo]

I don't like this at all. JB was our go to wing defender last year, and did an amazing job on guys like Luka. I'm not very confident in him as a high level defender this post season with a bum knee, nor am I confident he'll last the playoffs/be effective in later rounds if he's getting injections.

If this was something that could have been taken care of earlier in the year i'm going to be beyond disappointed in JB and the team. If he is going to need surgery, and was going to miss the year, sure, I get it, but if this was just another Tyrese Haliburton situation where he was gunning for individual awards at his teens expense than that's a damn shame, and JB isn't the player I thought he was.

Celtic's realistically have 20-24 high level games of basketball left to play. Tatum and White are going to have to step it up an be the consistent scorers, and hopefully KP being ready to go this time around negates whatever we are going to be missing from Brown.

I'm still hopeful, but we need everyone to play in the later rounds, and we can't let teams off the hook like last year. We need to beat ORL in 4, and KNY in 5. This team needs the rest and rehabilitation, as well as the lessened probability of injuries with less games played

[phincsfan]

I bet JB will be fine. IMO though it has something to do with the meniscus. Maybe a partial tear that will be dealt with in the offseason.

[165bows]

via @BrianSuttererMD:

"The supposed bone bruise that’s been bothering him for a year is likely not really a bone bruise and probably more cartilage/meniscus irritation.

Also, “pain management” injections and “to promote healing” typically don’t go together unless it was an orthobiologic injection like PRP. However, PRP usually takes 4-6 weeks to work so it’s possible this is actually a steroid injection or hyaluronic acid

Either way, keep all this in the back of your mind for the playoffs - probably not the last we hear about the knee."

JB going the more unconventional route is pretty much the guarantee there I’d say.

Ehhhh Donovan Mitchell got a PRP shot last year in this same situation and missed only 10 days, I'm not saying there's no chance that JB got another shot but PRP would make the most sense based on the statement

PRP and peptides etc would be JB’s alley no way he’s just doing old fashioned corticosteroids

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I don't like this at all. JB was our go to wing defender last year, and did an amazing job on guys like Luka. I'm not very confident in him as a high level defender this post season with a bum knee, nor am I confident he'll last the playoffs/be effective in later rounds if he's getting injections.

If this was something that could have been taken care of earlier in the year i'm going to be beyond disappointed in JB and the team. If he is going to need surgery, and was going to miss the year, sure, I get it, but if this was just another Tyrese Haliburton situation where he was gunning for individual awards at his teens expense than that's a damn shame, and JB isn't the player I thought he was.

Celtic's realistically have 20-24 high level games of basketball left to play. Tatum and White are going to have to step it up an be the consistent scorers, and hopefully KP being ready to go this time around negates whatever we are going to be missing from Brown.

I'm still hopeful, but we need everyone to play in the later rounds, and we can't let teams off the hook like last year. We need to beat ORL in 4, and KNY in 5. This team needs the rest and rehabilitation, as well as the lessened probability of injuries with less games played

How much shorter do you think our playoff series should be than last postseasons?

[shi-woo]

I don't like this at all. JB was our go to wing defender last year, and did an amazing job on guys like Luka. I'm not very confident in him as a high level defender this post season with a bum knee, nor am I confident he'll last the playoffs/be effective in later rounds if he's getting injections.

If this was something that could have been taken care of earlier in the year i'm going to be beyond disappointed in JB and the team. If he is going to need surgery, and was going to miss the year, sure, I get it, but if this was just another Tyrese Haliburton situation where he was gunning for individual awards at his teens expense than that's a damn shame, and JB isn't the player I thought he was.

Celtic's realistically have 20-24 high level games of basketball left to play. Tatum and White are going to have to step it up an be the consistent scorers, and hopefully KP being ready to go this time around negates whatever we are going to be missing from Brown.

I'm still hopeful, but we need everyone to play in the later rounds, and we can't let teams off the hook like last year. We need to beat ORL in 4, and KNY in 5. This team needs the rest and rehabilitation, as well as the lessened probability of injuries with less games played

How much shorter do you think our playoff series should be than last postseasons?

After 2008, I just expect every series to go 7

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When healthy to play in the postseason, Jaylen Brown has reached four consecutive conference finals.

JT with the assist.