In an unprecedented move, the Celtics have solidified their star player, Jaylen Brown, for the long haul by securing a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension.
This historic deal not only makes NBA history as the richest contract ever but also guarantees Brown’s presence with the Celtics for the foreseeable future.
During an episode of First Take, basketball pundit Stephen A. Smith shared his sentiments on the momentous deal: “First of all, I’m happy for Jaylen Brown. He’s a good brother, conscientious, a star in this league, can flat out ball.
“But the first thing I thought when I saw that deal was, ‘Lord have mercy. What is Jayson Tatum going to get?’ Because Jaylen Brown, for all he is, the one thing he is not, is the best player on the Boston Celtics. That would happen to be Jayson Tatum.”
While Brown’s remarkable statistics, including averaging 26.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game during the 2022-23 season, have made him a key player for the Celtics, Tatum’s impact cannot be overlooked. The 25-year-old small forward, currently under a 5-year, $163 million deal, averaged an impressive 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game last season.
As basketball world awaits Tatum’s next contract negotiation, the question remains: What will the future hold for the rising star in light of Brown’s groundbreaking deal? Only time will tell as the Celtics continue to shape their roster and build towards NBA glory.
