Boston Celtics 3 takeaways from team's media day

Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from C’s media day

By Sam Minton | Sep 25, 2018

CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: From left Jayson Tatum #0, Jaylen Brown #7, Kyrie Irving #11, Gordon Hayward #20 and Al Horford #42 pose together for a photo during Boston Celtics Media Day on September 24, 2018 in Canton, 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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CANTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Jaylen Brown wants to compete

When you first think of the Boston Celtics you think of guys like Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, and Jayson Tatum. Jaylen Brown ends up in the 2nd tier of guys. He will be a starter but will be taking a back seat this season in fan’s eyes.

At media day, Brown made sure that fans knew he was working hard this offseason.

"Jaylen Brown on working at free throws, ball handling, playmaking for others: “So many things that people critiqued me on in the past, it will be interesting to see if they critique me this year.”"

Brown improved as a player in his 2nd year and had a much larger role with the team. He is a quality shooter who has an explosive first step. With one thunderous dunk, Brown can change the pace of a game.

Now Celtics fans should be glad to see that Brown is working on his free throws. You can’t be shooting under 70 percent in the NBA. Brown shouldn’t be shooting under 80 percent. So hopefully we will see Brown sinking many more free throws this season.

Also, Brown has never been known for his passing ability. Since the Celtics have a ton of talented players Brown will have to share the ball.

This could be a big season for Jaylen Brown where he proves that he can’t be forgotten when game planning for the Celtics.

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