Jaylen Brown
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Boston Celtics forward performing at MVP-level as an elite two-way player, currently averaging 29-30+ PPG while carrying the team's offensive load during Jayson Tatum's injury absence. Brown is frequently discussed across major NBA podcasts as a Finals MVP and MVP candidate, with particular emphasis on his exceptional scoring performances, including a streak of nine consecutive 30-point games. His play has generated broader debate about his All-NBA candidacy and his status as one of the league's premier two-way performers.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 10, 2026
Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe // Craig Breslow and the Red Sox // The Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Dynamic - 4/10 (Hour 3)
“Discussed as preferred closer for Celtics in playoffs due to superior fourth-quarter shooting and paint aggression”
First Take · Apr 10, 2026
Hour 2: Do the Knicks or Celtics Have the Edge in a Potential Playoff Rematch?
“Analyzed his impact on Celtics' playoff viability and two-way defensive capabilities in potential Knicks matchup”
First Take · Apr 10, 2026
Hour 1: Does Knicks Win Over Celtics Mean Anything With Jaylen Brown Sitting?
“Absent from Celtics lineup due to Achilles tendonitis; his absence diminished significance of Knicks' victory”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 8, 2026
Swayman Struggles in Loss to Hurricanes // Giannis Antetokounmpo Celtics Rumors // Celtics Beat Hornets at TD Garden - 4/8 (Hour 1)
“Credited with setting tone for paint-focused offensive strategy; core player in Giannis trade discussions”
First Take · Apr 8, 2026
Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?
“Scored 35 points, 9 rebounds in Celtics' 113-102 win over Hornets”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
Celtics Host Hornets in Potential Playoff Preview // Bill Chisholm on the Celtics Spending // Roman Anthony’s Throwing Issues - 4/7 (Hour 3)
“Praised for strong season performance; gelling with Tatum heading into playoffs”
First Things First · Apr 3, 2026
Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie
“Celtics wing averaging 33.5 PPG over last seven games; ranked fifth on MVP ballot with first-team all-NBA level play”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Christopher Gasper Joins the Show // Tatum and Brown // ABS in MLB - 4-3 (Hour 3)
“43-point performance in Miami game; improved defense reading and mid-range game discussed”
Club 520 Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Celtics DOMINATING Heat, Wemby GOES OFF, Nuggets SCARY in west
“Boston Celtics forward scoring 43 points in dominant win over Heat”
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Playing at MVP level, scored 43 points in Celtics win, 20 in first quarter alone”
First Things First · Apr 1, 2026
Luka and Lakers dominate March, Jalen Hurts & Eagles struggles, Tiger Woods arrested, Nick’s Tiers
“Paired with Tatum as one-on-one scoring threat; Celtics positioned as most formidable playoff team long-term”
Pardon My Take · Apr 1, 2026
UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks
“NBA player mentioned as deserving MVP consideration by podcast guest”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 Hour 2 Keith Smith
“Carrying Celtics team projected as play-in candidate; MVP contender with inconsistent performances”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Mar 31, 2026
We STILL Can't Get Over The UConn Win + Is Wemby Winning MVP? | Mostly Sports EP 619 | 3.31.26
“Has legitimate MVP case despite not winning; discussed as Eastern Conference contender”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 27, 2026
Celtics Most Consequential Win Of Year? + Adam Silver Takes a Major Stand
“Celtics forward who delivered dominant performance against Thunder; demonstrated aggressive play and foul-baiting tactics.”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 25, 2026
Giannis & Bucks At Odds Again & Wemby Makes Claim For MVP + Evaluating Tatum
“Maintaining offensive production during Tatum's return; key to Celtics' championship ceiling”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 20, 2026
Cade Injury Make East Wide Open? + Did Bucks Wait Too Long To Trade Giannis?
“Discussed for improved leadership and unconventional post-game comments about astrology”
First Things First · Mar 19, 2026
Cade Cunningham to miss time with collapsed lung, Lakers win 10 out of 11, BUD List
“Became 10th leading scorer in Celtics history; passed Cowans and Jo Jo White”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 18, 2026
KD & Rockets In Danger In West? Lakers Finding Something With LeBron
“Celtics star mentioned for St. Patrick's Day attendance and recent 40-point game performance”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 16, 2026
Luka Magic Taking Hold For Lakers + SGA’s Historic Streak & Wemby’s Confidence
“Celtics forward debated as first-team All-NBA candidate; foul-baiting commentary post-game”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 13, 2026
5 Biggest Questions For Knicks Playoff Chances + Believe In Magic Hot Streak? & State Of Boston With Tatum's Return
“Analyzed for technical foul incident against Timberwolves and first-team All-NBA performance”
First Things First · Mar 11, 2026
Maxx Crosby deal cancelled, Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson, Bam Adebayo scores 83, Danny’s Tiers
“Boston Celtics player mentioned in context of NBA scoring performances and records”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 11, 2026
EMERGENCY POD: Bam Adebayo Scores 83 points!! Passing Kobe for 2nd-Most in NBA History
“Boston Celtics player ejected from game against Spurs by referee Tyler Ford; tweeted complaint from locker room”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
Club 520 - Jeff Teague on Jayson Tatum’s RETURN to Celtics, Jaylen Brown’s STARDOM, AJ Dybantsa DONE with BYU?
“Boston Celtics star discussed as MVP candidate with exceptional two-way play and team leadership”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 4, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 2: CALLING OUT Zion's for his DISAPPOINTING career in New Orleans, RUSTY Giannis return doesn't matter! First Round EXIT!
“Boston Celtics forward; Finals MVP candidate performing at MVP level while Tatum is injured”
Nightcap · Mar 4, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 2: CALLING OUT Zion's for his DISAPPOINTING career in New Orleans, RUSTY Giannis return doesn't matter! First Round EXIT!
“Boston Celtics Finals MVP candidate leading team to first seed without Tatum; potential MVP contender”
First Things First · Mar 4, 2026
100 days until 2026 World Cup, Kyler Murray to be released, Chris Richards joins, King of the Hill
“Boston Celtics star carrying team without Tatum; MVP candidate performing at elite level”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 3, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: CELTICS BLOW OUT BUCKS + ROCKETS BEAT WIZARDS + ZION SHUTS DOWN RUMORS + UNRIVALED SEMI FINALS + DUKE NUMBER 1 IN THE COUNTRY
“Boston Celtics MVP candidate sitting out with injury; team won 27-point game without him, proving organizational depth”
Nightcap · Mar 1, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: LeBron James CALLING OUT Jaylen Brown talking TRASH about Bronny, NBA sends their OWN Doctors to check Lauri Markkanen’s Injury
“Boston Celtics player performing at MVP-level with elite two-way play despite media undervaluation”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 1, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: LeBron James CALLING OUT Jaylen Brown talking TRASH about Bronny, NBA sends their OWN Doctors to check Lauri Markkanen’s Injury
“Boston Celtics star performing at MVP-level as two-way player; made comments about Bronny James at Summer League”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby and Spurs KNOCK DOWN the Pistons + LeBron and Jaylen Brown Have a RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP + KD Wants to PLAY in 2028 OLYMPICS
“Boston Celtics forward playing at MVP-level two-way performance despite team injuries and preseason doubts”
Nightcap · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby and Spurs KNOCK DOWN the Pistons + LeBron and Jaylen Brown Have a RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP + KD Wants to PLAY in 2028 OLYMPICS
“Boston Celtics forward averaging 29 PPG, in MVP discussion, claims best two-way player status”
First Things First · Feb 19, 2026
Chiefs better with Tyreek, Darryn Peterson sits 2nd half, Anthony Edwards best player in NBA?
“Celtics forward; discussed as two-way MVP candidate carrying team without Jason Tatum”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 21, 2026
NBA Panic Teams, Best QBs Ever, and Sorry Seattle With Rob Mahoney, Chris Russo, and Danny Kelly
“Celtics forward carrying offensive load while Tatum recovers from injury”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 15, 2026
Trade Partners for Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant!
“Celtics star elevating to 30 PPG; key to Boston's surprise success without Jayson Tatum”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 6, 2026
NBA Power Rankings and “Do You Believe?” With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus an Eagles/Steelers Fan Base Report With Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck
“Boston Celtics guard elevated to primary offensive option with Tatum injured, performing at superstar level”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 5, 2026
The Voodoo Steelers, NFC South Comedy, an Eagles Theory, Guess the Lines Round 1, and Jaylen’s Crazy Year With Cousin Sal
“Celtics star averaging 30+ PPG in Tatum's absence, emerging as potential MVP candidate”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 30, 2025
“Hominy Hail”
“Boston Celtics player having spectacular season with 9 straight 30-point games; only Larry Bird matched this”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 29, 2025
The Hawks Have Reached Their Limit With Trae Young, and the End of the Warriors
“Boston Celtics forward whose elevated play without Tatum demonstrates modern NBA talent distribution”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Dec 23, 2025
Most Surprising NBA Player Leaps With Tim Legler, Plus NFL Holiday Picks With Joe House
“Discussed as most improved forward with sophisticated offensive game and increased scoring efficiency”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 15, 2025
Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.
“Discussed his All-NBA caliber season leading league in shots per 100 possessions”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 1, 2025
Eastern Conference Roundup and Trade Preview With Mo Dakhil
“Boston Celtics player shooting 48% on mid-range shots and 53% on long twos this season”