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 playing college basketball for the California Golden Bears, where he earned first-team all-conference honors and was named Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12, Brown declared for the 2016 NBA draft. The Celtics selected him with the third overall pick. He plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1968: John Havlicek Performance

In the 2024 NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown became the second Celtic with 30+ points, 8+ rebounds, and 8+ assists in an NBA Finals game, joining John Havlicek (1968).

2010: Celtics Last NBA Finals Appearance

In 2022, Jaylen Brown advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career and 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: College Commitment

On May 1, 2015, Jaylen Brown committed to play basketball for the University of California, Berkeley, joining coach Cuonzo Martin and Ivan Rabb.

2015: McDonald's All-American Selection

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

2015: Marselles Brown became WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion

In 2015, Marselles Brown, who is Jaylen Brown's father, became the WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

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

October 26, 2016: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2016, Jaylen Brown made his NBA debut for the Boston 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 with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.

2016: Marselles Brown became WBU World Champion

In 2016, Marselles Brown, Jaylen Brown's father, became the WBU World Champion. He also sits on the Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board.

January 27, 2017: Career-High 20 Points

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

October 17, 2017: Season Opening Debut and Career-High Points

On October 17, 2017, Jaylen Brown debuted with Jayson Tatum in the Celtics' season opener, scoring a then-career-high 25 points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

December 6, 2018: Return from Injury

On December 6, 2018, Jaylen Brown returned from a bruised lower back injury and scored 21 points in a victory against the New York Knicks.

October 2019: Contract Extension

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

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

2020: Playoff Advancement

In 2020, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, marking his third time reaching this stage in four NBA seasons.

February 24, 2021: 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 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 Points and Rebounds

On January 2, 2022, Jaylen Brown surpassed his career-high, scoring 50 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in a victory over the Orlando Magic.

2022: Reached NBA Finals

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

2022: All-NBA Second Team

In 2022, Jaylen Brown made second-team All-NBA during the 2022–23 season.

2022: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2022, Jaylen Brown played in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, posting 24 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in a victory. However, the Celtics went on to lose the series in six games.

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: Richest Contract Extension in NBA History

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

2023: Brown's Best Season

During the 2023-24 season, Jaylen Brown claimed that 2023 was 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.

2024: NBA Finals Victory and Finals MVP

In 2024, Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to win the NBA Finals, earning the Finals MVP award, after averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while being the primary defender on Luka Dončić.