Jaylen Brown's injury couldn't have happened at the worst time. The Celtics star has suffered a hand injury from an accident that happened off the court. Brown told the Boston media he needed five stitches in his right hand after cutting it on glass. According to the former Cal Bear, he said he dropped a vase at home, resulting in the injury. The unfortunate injury will likely sideline the Celtics star for the rest of the season. However, he will be available for the start of the playoffs.
The Celtics are one of the top teams heading into the NBA Playoffs. Brown is one half of a superstar duo in Boston. Jayson Tatum and Brown have led the Celtics through an amazing season. The team will be the two seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs. The Celtics are the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. As has been noted, Stephen A. Smith believes the Celtics are the best team in the NBA. That is high praise coming from one of the most prominent voices in the game.
Jaylen Brown Says Celtics Fans Shouldn't Worry
However, it would be hard not to worry as a Celtics fan. In the photo above, it seems Brown's hand is heavily bandaged. The injury is a tough break for the young star. Recently, there have been discussions among the media that Brown may not like his role in Boston. However, according to Brown, those reports are all just smoke and mirrors. Brown is enjoying his time in Boston. Also stating he has enjoyed watching Tatum grow on and off the court.
The Celtics will not know their first-round opponent until after the play-in tournament. If the current Eastern Conference seventh seed were to stay in that position, the Celtics would meet Miami. The Heat are just a few years removed from their own Eastern Conference title. A potential meeting between the two would be a massive matchup. Do you believe the injury will affect the way Brown plays? Let us know your thoughts on the injury in the comment section. As always, keep it right here at HNHH for the latest news in the NBA.
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