May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

'I’m One of the Talented People in This League' – Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Bold Declaration Ahead of the 2025-26 Campaign

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 7:23 AM ET

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is looking forward to the 2025-26 season, even if his team isn’t expected to compete for a championship, following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles rupture in the second round and the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades this offseason.

With Tatum sidelined for at least one year, Brown is expected to carry the Boston Celtics, and he said he is more than ready for the new challenge.

“I feel like I’m very talented,” Brown said via SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell. “I’m one of the talented people in this league, on this planet, I feel like. I’m looking forward to showing the world more.”

Jan 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) reach for a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

After the Boston Celtics’ 2024-25 season ended, Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after sustaining a partially torn meniscus. The one-time NBA champion is expected to be available when training camp starts.

Boston Celtics News: Brad Stevens provides new Jayson Tatum injury update

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said he is “encouraged” with Jayson Tatum’s rehab during his latest trip to Las Vegas to watch his team compete in the NBA 2K26 Summer League.

Boston Celtics: Brad Stevens Drops Truth Bomb on Losing to the New York Knicks in the 2025 Playoffs 1 May 1, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevenson the court sideline before game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

“He seems to be doing really well. Rehabbing’s hard. He’s a competitor. He’s gonna compete in everything he does. I’m really encouraged. It’s been fun to spend time with him every day,” Stevens said about Tatum.

In other news, Boston was recently named as a top free agent destination for Damian Lillard , who also has an Achilles injury. The nine-time NBA All-Star became a free agent after he was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks this summer.