History of Jaylen Brown in Timeline

Jaylen Marselles Brown is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. After a year of college basketball with the California Golden Bears, where he earned first-team all-conference honors and was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, Brown declared for the 2016 NBA draft. He was subsequently drafted by the Celtics as the third overall pick. Brown plays as both a shooting guard and small forward for the team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1968: John Havlicek's Finals Record

In 1968, John Havlicek was the only Celtic to record 30+ points, 8+ rebounds, and 8+ assists in an NBA Finals game, until Jaylen Brown matched the achievement in 2024.

October 24, 1996: Jaylen Brown's Birth

On October 24, 1996, Jaylen Marselles Brown was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2010: Celtics' Last NBA Finals Appearance

2022 marked the Celtics' first NBA Finals appearance since 2010.

2014: FIBA Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2014, Jaylen Brown won a FIBA Americas Championship gold medal as part of the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team.

May 1, 2015: Commitment to California Golden Bears

On May 1, 2015, Jaylen Brown committed to play for the Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley.

November 23, 2015: 11 Rebounds vs Sam Houston State

On November 23, 2015, Jaylen Brown had 11 rebounds during a victory against Sam Houston State.

November 27, 2015: 27 points vs Richmond

On November 27, 2015, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points against Richmond.

2015: High Ranking as a Recruit

In 2015, Jaylen Brown was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked among the top four recruits in his class by Scout, ESPN, and 247Sports.

2015: McDonald's All-American Selection

In 2015, Jaylen Brown was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

January 1, 2016: 11 Rebounds vs Colorado

On January 1, 2016, Jaylen Brown recorded a season-high 11 rebounds during a victory against Colorado.

January 23, 2016: Season-High Assists vs Arizona

On January 23, 2016, Jaylen Brown recorded a season-high seven assists along with 15 points in a victory over Arizona.

January 27, 2016: 27 points vs Utah

On January 27, 2016, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points against Utah.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by Boston Celtics

On June 23, 2016, Jaylen Brown was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

October 26, 2016: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2016, Jaylen Brown made his NBA debut for the Celtics in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring nine points.

2016: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

In 2016, Jaylen Brown was drafted by the Boston Celtics of the NBA after declaring for the draft following his freshman year. He was selected with the third overall pick.

January 27, 2017: Career-High 20 Points vs Magic

On January 27, 2017, Jaylen Brown scored a then career-high 20 points in a victory over the Orlando Magic.

October 17, 2017: Season-Opening Career High

On October 17, 2017, Jaylen Brown scored a then-career-high 25 points in the Celtics' season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 2018: Concussion Sidelines Brown

In March 2018, Jaylen Brown missed two weeks of play due to a concussion.

December 6, 2018: Return from Injury

On December 6, 2018, Jaylen Brown returned after missing three games with a bruised lower back, scoring 21 points in a victory over the New York Knicks.

October 2019: Signed Contract Extension

In October 2019, Jaylen Brown signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Celtics.

December 28, 2019: Tied Career-High

On December 28, 2019, Jaylen Brown tied his career-high of 34 points in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2019: MIT Media Lab Fellow

In 2019, Jaylen Brown was named as a MIT Media Lab fellow and collaborated with the university to create the Bridge Program.

December 30, 2020: Career High 42 Points

On December 30, 2020, Jaylen Brown recorded a then-career-high 42 points in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

2020: Eastern Conference Finals

In 2020, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately losing to the Miami Heat.

February 24, 2021: NBA All-Star Selection

On February 24, 2021, Jaylen Brown was selected to his first NBA All-Star team.

October 20, 2021: Career-High 46 Points

On October 20, 2021, Jaylen Brown recorded a then-career-high 46 points in the season-opening loss to the New York Knicks.

January 2, 2022: Career-High 50 Points

On January 2, 2022, Jaylen Brown surpassed his career-high, scoring 50 points in a victory over the Orlando Magic.

December 2, 2022: 37 Points, 14 Rebounds, and 5 Assists

On December 2, 2022, Jaylen Brown recorded 37 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists in an overtime loss to the Miami Heat.

2022: Reached NBA Finals

In 2022, Jaylen Brown helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals.

2022: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2022, Jaylen Brown reached the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics.

2022: All-NBA Selection

In the 2022-2023 NBA Season, Jaylen Brown made second-team All-NBA, making him eligible for a "supermax" contract extension.

January 11, 2023: Season-High 41 Points

On January 11, 2023, Jaylen Brown scored a then-season-high 41 points in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

July 25, 2023: Signed Record-Breaking Contract Extension

On July 25, 2023, Jaylen Brown signed a five-year contract extension worth up to $304 million, the richest deal in NBA history.

2023: Claimed the 2023-24 season has been best of career

Later that month in the 2023-24 NBA season, Jaylen Brown claimed that this season has been the best season of his career.

January 22, 2024: Third Career Triple-Double

On January 22, 2024, Jaylen Brown recorded his third career triple-double in a victory over the Houston Rockets.

December 27, 2024: Season-High 44 Points

On December 27, 2024, Jaylen Brown notched a season-high 44 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

2024: Won NBA Finals MVP

In 2024, Jaylen Brown was named Finals MVP after the Celtics won the NBA Championship.

2024: Won NBA Championship and Finals MVP

In 2024, Jaylen Brown won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics and was named Finals MVP.

January 30, 2025: Fourth NBA All-Star Selection

On January 30, 2025, Jaylen Brown was named as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth selection.

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