Celtics' Jaylen Brown Steps Up as Tatum Out, Key Players Depart
The Boston Celtics have undergone significant changes following their 2024 championship victory. Key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis have departed, with the team trading them away to avoid luxury tax penalties. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown, a four-time All-Star and the 2023 NBA Finals MVP, is set to take on an even more crucial role this season.
Brown started for the Celtics in their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, a week after recovering from a strained left hamstring. Last season, he averaged an impressive 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. With Jayson Tatum expected to miss most of the season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, Brown's importance to the team has grown significantly.
The Celtics have also seen the departure of veteran big men Al Horford and Luke Kornet. However, no recent news is available about new signings to the team's roster.
The Celtics begin their new season with a reshaped roster, led by Jaylen Brown. Despite the loss of key players, the team remains confident in Brown's ability to step up and fill the void left by Jayson Tatum's injury. The road ahead promises challenges, but the Celtics are ready to face them with their new lineup.
