The Celtics’ wild weekend is over, but Brad Stevens is not forgetting the relentless efforts of one Isaiah Thomas, who has become the face of the franchise. Here’s a quote from Brad today:
Brad Stevens on the summer of Isaiah Thomas and his All-Star recruiting efforts. pic.twitter.com/8fFOxOBYZ7
— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 5, 2016
There was also some news – both good and bad – about Jaylen Brown. After the rookie made an impressive Summer League debut last night against Philly, Brad surprisingly said Jaylen will be held out tonight vs. Utah.
Boston Celtics rookie forward Jaylen Brown, the No. 3 pick in last month’s draft, will sit out Tuesday’s summer league action due to a hyperextended knee suffered during his NBA debut against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night in Utah.
Brown scored 16 points on just 2-of-7 shooting, but was ultra-aggressive in his first game with the Celtics as he got to the free throw line 17 times and made 11 of those attempts. He added six rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes.
“Jaylen hyperextended his knee [Monday], so he’s not going to play,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “So it’ll be a great opportunity for everybody else to play more.”
ESPN Boston – Jaylen Brown to sit out Tuesday after hyperextending knee in debut
The team expects the rook to return on Thursday. Meanwhile, focusing on the good, here are some of Jaylen’s reactions and a few highlights from his first game:
Jaylen Brown appreciating this whole NBA thing: “There was so much space on the floor, I didn’t know what to do.”
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 5, 2016
Jaylen Brown on NBA debut: “This is a man’s league for sure..it’s rough when your body is getting adjusted at first, but I’ll be all right.”
— Brian Robb (@CelticsHub) July 5, 2016
Jaylen Brown on his dunk attempts: “Next time they might get out the way”
— Brian Robb (@CelticsHub) July 5, 2016
