Career Timeline of Jaylen Brown: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jaylen Brown made an impact.

Jaylen Brown is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. After a year of college basketball at the University of California, where he earned first-team all-conference honors and was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, Brown entered the 2016 NBA draft. He was selected third overall by the Celtics and has since played both shooting guard and small forward for the team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

2015: McDonald's All-American Selection

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

June 23, 2016: Drafted by Boston Celtics

On June 23, 2016, Jaylen Brown was selected 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 debut for the Celtics in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring nine points.

2016: NBA Draft

In 2016, Jaylen Brown declared for the NBA draft after his freshman season. He was then selected by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick.

January 27, 2017: Career-High 20 Points

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

October 17, 2017: Career-High 25 Points

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

October 2019: $115 Million Contract Extension

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

December 28, 2019: Ties Career-High of 34 Points

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, collaborating 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 Appearance

In 2020, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the Miami Heat.

February 24, 2021: NBA All-Star Selection

On February 24, 2021, Jaylen Brown was selected to the 2021 All-Star team as a reserve, marking his first NBA All-Star selection.

October 20, 2021: Career-High 46 Points in Season Opener

On October 20, 2021, Jaylen Brown recorded a then-career-high 46 points in the season-opening loss to the New York Knicks, setting a Celtics franchise record for points on opening night.