"I'm looking at Jaylen Brown, and I'm saying I would give it to him. The MVP doesn't always go to the best player. If that's the case, Michael Jordan would have won it about 10 times, okay? The fact of the matter is sometimes it goes to the most valuable individual [during] that particular season - taking all things into consideration in terms of what you bring it to the table, what you have to work with, and what you're working against."
"But despite those losses, it clearly hasn't impacted Boston's standing as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season. Entering Wednesday's road game against the Nuggets, the Celtics sit in second place in the East with a record of 38-19 - and have won nine out of their last 10 games."
The Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 season with low expectations after losing Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles and key roster pieces including Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet. Despite these significant losses, the team remains competitive in the Eastern Conference with a 38-19 record and nine wins in their last ten games. Jaylen Brown has become the driving force behind Boston's success, averaging 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while maintaining strong defensive play. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith argues that Brown deserves serious MVP consideration, noting that the award should recognize the most valuable individual during a particular season rather than simply the best player.
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