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‘Just Cause You the Highest-Paid Player Doesn’t Mean You the Leader’- After signing a $304 million Supermax contract, Jaylen Brown receives a harsh reality check

Basketball — 10/11/2023

A former NBA player recently mocked Jaylen Brown, reminding him that his historic supermax contract means little in the larger scheme of things. As most of us are well acquainted. Brown is a standout for the Boston Celtics and has recently been a pillar for the franchise with Jayson Tatum.

The talented tandem has consistently advanced far in the postseason, even reaching the NBA Finals in 2022. Despite being favored to win the Finals, they were defeated by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Because the Celtics recognize Brown’s importance to them and their recent success, they gave him a supermax contract worth an astounding $304 million this offseason. Brown has risen to become one of the league’s highest-paid players by signing it. Regardless, Stephen Jackson believes his role on the squad will not change significantly. That being stated, let us take a closer look at what Jackson had to say to learn more.

Is Jaylen Brown the Celtics’ team leader over Jayson Tatum?

Stephen Jackson played in the NBA for 17 seasons and is well-known and respected throughout the league. He continued to make an impression after his playing career ended through his different podcasts and shows. Jackson had no reason to stay back while discussing Jaylen Brown’s contract predicament now that he is no longer regarded a member of the NBA media and not a player.

One of the disagreements that Celtics supporters have is who of the two Celtics stars is the undisputed leader of the team. While the majority believe it is Jayson Tatum, some say Jaylen Brown has proved to be better at times. When asked if Brown will have a bigger impact on the club now that he has a $304 million contract, Jackson said he will have to find a way to get around a tricky line.

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“It’s going to be hard to do that without overstepping cuz you already got a leader. but Just because you the highest paid doesn’t mean you the leader of your team.”

We have no way of knowing whether Brown will let the fact that he is the highest-paid player on the Boston Celtics influence his playing.

If that affects his ego and makes him believe he is more valuable to the Celtics than Jayson Tatum, it could lead to strained relationships in the Celtics’ locker room this season. In any case, we’re excited to see how the Celtics’ stars interact this season.