Celtics’ Jaylen Brown takes flaming shots at unnamed players amid All-NBA controversy

Jaylen Brown has been the center of attention in the Eastern Conference finals. Cementing his mark in Game 1 with a game-tying shot to force overtime, Brown continued where he left off with a 40-piece for the Boston Celtics in Game 2. His big night resulted in a 126-110 Celtics victory, as well as a 2-0 lead for the team in the ongoing series against the Indiana Pacers.

The wingman’s recent performance can be attributed to many things, one of which could be Brown’s All-NBA snub this season. While he made it clear that he doesn’t care about the All-NBA talks, Brown did make a postgame comment that could be described as a jab toward other stars in the league.

Asked on whether he feels like an underrated player, the 27-year-old had this to say.

“I watch guys get praised and anointed who I feel like are half as talented as me on either side of the ball,” Brown said, per CelticsBlog’s Jack Simone. “But at this point in my life, I just embrace it. It comes with being who I am, who I stand for, and I ain’t really changing that. I’m grateful to step out on the floor each and every night. I put my best foot forward. I get better every single year, and whether people appreciate it or not, it is what it is.”