Colin Cowherd has declared Jaylen Brown as the alpha of the Boston Celtics ahead of Jayson Tatum. On his show “The Herd,” Cowherd expressed his admiration for Brown’s game, citing his impressive performance in the NBA Finals.
Despite being a self-proclaimed critic of Jayson Tatum, Cowherd acknowledged Tatum’s skills on the court. However, he believes it is Jaylen Brown who has emerged as the team’s leader.
But I have been saying for years, last year was like Brown and Marcus Smart were the alphas. He was like a third, he was the best player but you’re in games… I think Jaylen Brown is the alpha. Well, he was Eastern Conference Finals MVP and was Finals MVP. He’s not a myth. Jaylen Brown’s the go-to guy. He guarded Luka way more than Tatum. He was more efficient. He shot the ball better. He’s the alpha.
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He noted that Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart were the locker room leaders last season, with Tatum playing a more supporting role.
Cowherd’s observation is supported by Brown’s impressive stats, including his Eastern Conference Finals MVP and NBA Finals MVP awards. Cowherd’s praise for Brown is not limited to his offensive skills but also his defensive prowess. He pointed out that Brown guarded Luka Doncic more frequently than Tatum and was more efficient in shooting.
Jayson Tatum celebrates teammate Jaylen Brown’s MVP honors
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics’ star duo, secured their first NBA Championship with a 106-88 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Finals. Tatum led the team with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on the night.
After the game, Brown took to Instagram to celebrate, posting a photo with the caption “I’m just here for the vibes.”
The post garnered over 498,838 likes and 11,500 comments at the time of writing, including a comment from Jayson Tatum. Jayson congratulated Brown writing “MVP!!!” which has now gotten over 40k likes.
Jaylen Brown’s IG post screengrabTatum and Brown have been teammates for seven seasons, forming one of the most successful duos in the NBA. Since 2018, the Celtics have made five Eastern Conference finals appearances and two NBA Finals appearances, with the duo playing a crucial role in the team’s success.
