Height: 6'6" (198cm) | Weight: 220lbs (99kg). He’s one of those players who seems to float through games without ever using his elite athleticism, especially on defense where he rates below average. Wilkins went to college in Georgia. Jaylen Brown has soared in his second season in Green. He’s that talented and he clearly wants to be great. Strengths: Athleticism, Finishing at the Rim, Individual Defense, Corner 3s.
Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 3:10. This is a very small sample size, but for the season he is shooting a very respectable 39% on over 4 attempts per game, and that is very encouraging for Celtics fans. James and Durant you could when they came into the league, not Brown. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Now, as he finishes his sophomore season in the league, it is starting to look like Jaylen is the total package.
But on the other hand, I put Jaylen behind a few guys he outplayed in the postseason.) Guys with question marks I don't put ahead of him, but recognize that other people easily might. But his offensive skill-set and size suggest that with age and experience he could become one of the league’s most prolific scorers. I also realized that Jaylen had moves; he just didn’t have handle or a jumper. 4:04. ( Log Out / Or in today's game, a stronger Kawhi Leonard. He has a total of 34 Badges. Here are some interesting stats Per 40 mins for their freshman Year's.
Provides more explosive first steps out of triple threat and size-ups, Improves the ability to convert contact layups and dunks in traffic, Boosts player's Takeover meter when completing a dunk on a fastbreak, Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing, Reduces the fatigue effects from continually finishing at the rim with contact, Boosts team's Takeover meters after completing a highlight play, Improves a player's ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim, Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups, Boosts the shot percentage for layups when moving across the paint, Improves a player's ability to beat defenders with an advanced layup or dunk gather, Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch, Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner, Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble, Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases, Improves player's shooting ability after making first shot until a miss occurs, Boosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player's favorite spots, Reduces the penalty suffered from mis-timed jump shot releases, Elevates the shot percentage for an attempt taken off a pick and fade situation, Decreases the penalty that comes from shooting after pump fakes, Improves a player's ability to make shots when fatigued, Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game, Increases the effectiveness of pass fakes, Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air, Improves a player's ability to create space from defender, Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter, Intimidates offensive players causing them to miss shots more often, Receives an earlier cue on the Read and React system while playing defense, Improves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball, Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense, Reduces energy lost when exerting efforts on defense, Makes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped, Raises the chances of getting a chase-down block, Increases chances at getting steals in passing lanes, Improves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession, Not one to hide emotion during big moments. Jaylen, on the other hand, has an unlimited motor to complement athleticism that few can match.
- Duration: 3:10. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft selected by the Boston Celtics. His crossover was sharp, his footwork graceful, and the shot looked smooth coming out of his hand. If Jaylen can transcend this postseason trap in just his second season, then Kawhi is the limit for this kid ( yeah I just did that). But just watch 5 minutes of the Wolves play and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Jaylen also shoots 35% of his 3s from this area of strength while Wiggins only shoots 17% of his from there. Jaylen Brown 2015- 2016 Cal Highlights - HD - Duration: 3:59. Jaylen Brown has another level to reach and it is far beyond the Andrew Wiggins level of player.
This is a very small sample size, but for the season he is shooting a very respectable 39% on over 4 attempts per game, and that is very encouraging for Celtics fans.
( Log Out / Over the last 3 games, Jaylen Brown is shooting 13-22 from distance. This isn’t 1998: shooting guards need to be able to shoot consistently in order to be great, just ask Demar Derozan. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Brown per 40 21.9 ppg 7.8 rpg 2.9 apg .431fg .654ft Wilkins per 40 23.4 ppg 8.2 rpg 1.8apg .525 fg .730 ft Wilkins crushes him in Fg% obviously, and steals and blocks, offensively pretty close.
Building around Tatum and Brown is a Mistake, Wiseman Doesn't Want to be Drafted by Minnesota' Because of Karl-Anthony Towns. Change ). Pingback: Final Grade: Jaylen Brown — Bucking Aikman | Thee Boston Celtics Blog.
But I think that’s part of the negotiations.” If you have any reservations if a player really wants to be great, then he probably doesn’t want to be great.
97% of his three point attempts are assisted, compared to Wiggins who sits around 84%. Ballislife 1,041,126 views. Wilkins could really jump, Brown is not chopped liver but he can't jump like that. Learn how your comment data is processed.
On NBA 2K21, the current version of Jaylen Brown has an Overall 2K Rating of 86 with a Build of a 2-Way Scoring Machine. Jaylen Brown is a 24-year old American professional basketball player who plays at the Shooting Guard or Small Forward position for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. The odds are greater that he is more like Gerald, a useful pro, than Dominique based on how hard it is to project such a young raw player to be an NBA all-time great.
Luckily they have Jimmy Butler and Karl Towns). Still Needs to Improve: Team Defense, Court Vision, Pick and Roll Efficiency, Shooting off the Dribble. Jaylen Brown has the tools to become a star, but does he have the room to grow into one? Hands-free accessories ... Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum? Wolves owner Glen Taylor went on record as saying, “If a guy is a real star and he really cares about it, which I think he does, I think it’s a commitment. Your first stop for sports and whatever else we feel like writing about, Final Grade: Jaylen Brown — Bucking Aikman | Thee Boston Celtics Blog, Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5: “Kissed by Fire” Recap. Jaylen Brown is a 24-year old American professional basketball player who plays at the Shooting Guard or Small Forward position for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft selected by the Boston Celtics.His salary in the 2019-20 season is $6,534,829. I’m not sure that he wouldn’t do it anyway. I do, however, expect his efficiency to drop off in the playoffs due to increased opportunity and a higher level of defensive preparation, but the truth is that most players struggle in the playoffs (I see you Kyle Lowry). My favorite Jaylen comparison is saying “he is what Andrew Wiggins would be if Wiggins gave a shit about basketball.” Now, I don’t know Andrew Wiggins whatsoever, but every time I have seen him play, and this dates back to college, I always wondered if he had a competitive bone in his body. These playoffs will be huge for his development as he can look to expand his game even further than he had to without Gordon Hayward.
Jaylen Brown's Ceiling is Dominique Wilkins, Re: Jaylen Brown's Ceiling is Dominique Wilkins, Quote from: Beat LA on July 02, 2016, 03:26:17 AM, Quote from: KG Living Legend on July 02, 2016, 03:36:45 AM, Quote from: Future Celtics Owner on July 02, 2016, 04:54:56 AM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKhV0NBwQK4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbG3ofgfhWI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Am6ZfgwxU, Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 02, 2016, 06:43:32 AM. Who is most likely to slide out of top 10 on draft night? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And at that time I realized Jaylen was a special athlete with all of the measurements you could want in a modern wing. Dallas – Doncic, Porzingis Denver – Jokic, Murray Greatness has more to do with will than skill, and Wiggins is lacking in will. Over the last 3 games, Jaylen Brown is shooting 13-22 from distance. It seemed like stretch, but if you could have projected Jaylen’s shooting percentages through his first two years, it would have been a certainty he would have been drafted directly after Simmons and Ingram (one of whom could be the greatest player since Lebron and the other could be a perennial All-Star, so being #3 behind them isn’t a bad thing). Tomasz Kordylewski 5,682 views.
Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I once compared Jaylen Brown to Kobe Bryant based off of one move.
The term "ceiling" could be used unrealistically with almost every high draft choice. They are brutal to watch. I don't see the lift in Brown that Dominique had. Athletic Wing Official Mixtape! Not only that, but Jaylen’s shooting is far beyond what Wiggins has accomplished thus far in his career, and this is a big problem in Minnesota because they need him to be able to stretch the floor. It was a nondescript crossover that resulted in a bricked 18-footer, but the way he moved really impressed me.
Jaylen Brown Is a Straight BEAST!
By Alex Kungu @AK98_NBA Oct 9, 2018, 7:00am EDT Share this story It got to the point where the Timberwolves had to call him in for a face-to-face meeting before offering him his max deal. Again id rather Tim Duncan ala Okafor's ceiling. ( Log Out / Jaylen Brown Highlights vs San Antonio Spurs (30 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) - Duration: 4:04. (Indeed, a few guys I put behind Jaylen were 2020 all-stars. This tells me two things: Jaylen is a smarter and more coachable player and this should also factor into this debate. His salary in the 2019-20 season is $6,534,829. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. While the early bird catches the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese!
The above line graph shows his Overall Rating weekly movement while below are his attributes. 2016 NBA Draft - Isiah Thomas with Freshman Jaylen Brown - Duration: 4:02. (It also tells me Stevens is a better coach than Thibs and the Celtics as a team move the ball better than the Wolves.
( Log Out / Guys named without comment I put ahead of him.
Jaylen has been more than impressive with his shooting all season, and when you combine that with his elite potential on defense, the Celtics very well might have hit the jackpot by “reaching” for him at 3. Who would you rather have for the next 5 years: Jaylen Brown or Andrew Wiggins?
Jaylen, however, cannot be left alone in the corner 3, where he is shooting 43%, compared to Wiggins who is at 39% (30% overall). The biggest question about Jaylen coming in to the league was his jump shot and many were surprised Danny drafted him at #3.
Jaylen Brown is from Georgia. Furthermore, Jaylen knows where his bread is buttered. Remember Dominique entered the NBA at 23 and Brown is 19.
I believe Jaylen could develop into a Kawhi Leonard type of player.