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Boston Celtics: 3 regular season goals for Jaylen Brown in 2018-19

By Jason Haskins

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a three point basket in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a three point basket in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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To reach the NBA, a high-level of athleticism is usually required. Even Brian Scalabrine must have had an iota of athleticism in him to reach the highest level.

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Brown is certainly athletic. There were plenty of times last season in which Brown delivered high-flying highlights and rim-rattling dunks.

Unfortunately, there were also moments of frustration watching as balls would be mishandled or layups missed in transition.

These turnovers and misses are going to happen on occasion – nobody is perfect – but this is one area in which Brown can make an improvement in 2018-19.

Coupled with this is attacking the basket in general. Like many players in today’s game, the three-point attempt has become the shot to be relied on, especially in transition. I like seeing the big three on a fast break as much as the next fan, but attacking the hoop still has beauty in it.

Given over the temptation to force up a shot when a path to the lane is clear will give Brown more opportunities at the line. Which, given goal number one, should lead to more scoring.

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