Career Timeline of Jaylen Brown: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jaylen Brown made an impact.
Jaylen Marselles Brown is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. After a single 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, he declared for the 2016 NBA draft. Brown was subsequently selected by the Celtics as the third overall pick. In his professional career, he has played both shooting guard and small forward positions.
2010: Last NBA Finals Appearance for Celtics
In 2010, the Boston Celtics last appeared in the NBA Finals.
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 with Celtics
On October 26, 2016, Jaylen Brown made his NBA debut for the Celtics in a victory over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring nine points.
January 27, 2017: Career-High 20 Points
On January 27, 2017, Jaylen Brown scored a then career-high 20 points in a 128–98 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 the Celtics' season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
December 6, 2018: Return After 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: Contract Extension with Celtics
In October 2019, Jaylen Brown signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Celtics.
December 28, 2019: Tied Career-High Points
On December 28, 2019, Jaylen Brown tied his career-high of 34 points in a 129–117 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2019: MIT Media Lab Fellow
In 2019, Jaylen Brown was named as a MIT Media Lab fellow.
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, ultimately being eliminated by the Miami Heat.
October 20, 2021: Career-High 46 Points
On October 20, 2021, Jaylen Brown recorded a then-career-high 46 points in a 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 an overtime victory against the Orlando Magic.
2022: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2022, Jaylen Brown reached the NBA Finals with the Celtics.
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: Record-Breaking Contract Extension
On July 25, 2023, Jaylen Brown signed a five-year contract extension worth up to $304 million, making it the richest deal in NBA history at the time.
2023: Best Season of Career
In 2023, Jaylen Brown claimed that the 2023–24 season had 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.
