History of Jaylen Brown in Timeline
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.
1968: John Havlicek's Record
In 1968, John Havlicek set a record as the first Celtic with 30+ points, 8+ rebounds, and 8+ assists in an NBA Finals game.
1986: Larry Bird and Kevin McHale Record
In the 1986-1987 season, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale recorded four games of 30 points each.
October 24, 1996: Birth of Jaylen Brown
On October 24, 1996, Jaylen Marselles Brown was born. He would later become a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
2010: Last NBA Finals Appearance for Celtics
In 2010, the Boston Celtics last appeared in the NBA Finals.
2014: FIBA Americas Championship Gold Medal
In 2014, Jaylen Brown won a gold medal as part of the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team at the FIBA Americas Championship.
May 1, 2015: College Commitment to California, Berkeley
On May 1, 2015, Jaylen Brown committed to play basketball for the Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley.
November 23, 2015: Season-High Rebounds against Sam Houston State
On November 23, 2015, Jaylen Brown had a season-high 11 rebounds against Sam Houston State.
November 27, 2015: Season-High Scoring Game
On November 27, 2015, Jaylen Brown had one of his best scoring games, recording 27 points against Richmond while playing for the Golden Bears.
2015: High Ranking as Recruit
In 2015, Jaylen Brown was highly rated as a five-star recruit, ranking among the top players in his class according to Scout, ESPN, and 247Sports.
2015: Marselles Brown: WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion
In 2015, Jaylen Brown's father, Marselles Brown, became the WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight Champion.
January 1, 2016: Season-High Rebounds against Colorado
On January 1, 2016, Jaylen Brown had a season-high 11 rebounds against Colorado.
January 23, 2016: Season-High Assists against Arizona
On January 23, 2016, Jaylen Brown recorded a season-high seven assists to go along with 15 points in a narrow 74–73 victory over Arizona.
January 27, 2016: Best Scoring Game Against Utah
On January 27, 2016, Jaylen Brown recorded 27 points against Utah.
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.
2016: Marselles Brown: WBU World Champion
In 2016, Jaylen Brown's father, Marselles Brown, became the WBU World Champion in boxing.
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.
January 31, 2017: YouTube Channel Launch
On January 31, 2017, Jaylen Brown posted the first episode of his documentary-style video series on his YouTube channel, titled FCHWPO: Pawn to E4.
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.
March 2018: Concussion Sidelines Brown
In March 2018, Jaylen Brown missed two weeks of play due to a concussion.
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.
February 24, 2021: Named NBA All-Star
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
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.
December 2, 2022: 37 Points, 14 Rebounds, 5 Assists in Overtime Loss
On December 2, 2022, Jaylen Brown recorded 37 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists in a 120–116 overtime loss to the Miami Heat.
2022: All-NBA Second Team
In 2022, Jaylen Brown made the All-NBA Second Team during the 2022–23 season.
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.
June 2024: Pilgrimage to Mecca
In June 2024, Jaylen Brown performed a pilgrimage to Mecca in the form of an Umrah.
2024: Accompanied by Kysre Gondrezick
In 2024, Jaylen Brown attended the Celtics' championship parade and the ESPY Awards accompanied by WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, whom he referred to as "my date."
2024: NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2024, Jaylen Brown helped the Celtics win an NBA championship and was awarded the Finals MVP.
2024: NBA Finals Victory
In 2024, Jaylen Brown's team won the NBA Finals.
