Following Jaylen Brown’s standout performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wasted no time publicly endorsing Brown as the Celtics’ best player. This declaration from Kidd received validation from Celtics star Jrue Holiday.
During an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Holiday shared his perspective on the matter.
“I don’t think he’s lying. I think JB, he’s been aggressive in every single way. He’s been getting to the paint, getting to the free-throw line, also making plays for other people. And then, he’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding their best player,” Holiday said.
In Game 1, Brown’s impactful performance included 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, six rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Despite Luka Doncic’s stellar game, in which he scored 30 points, the Mavericks were unable to secure a win against the Celtics.
Holiday also shared Brown’s remarkable balance Brown displays in shouldering both offensive and defensive responsibilities
“I’ve been on teams where, just any team, where does your best player have such a heavy load on the offensive load, and then just as equal a heavy load on the defensive end. That’s hard to do, especially against somebody like Luka,” Holiday added.
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Jaylen Brown’s Championship Focus Shines Amid Jason Kidd’s Endorsement
Amid the buzz surrounding Jason Kidd’s endorsement of Jaylen Brown, the Celtics star remains focused on winning the championship. During a press conference, Brown redirected the conversation to highlight the strength of the Dallas Mavericks and put forward his team-first mentality for the upcoming game.
“Dallas is a really good team and they’ve responded very well to Game 1 loses. We can’t be surprised and that’s what I’m preparing my team for,” Brown said.
With the Celtics currently leading the series 1-0, Brown and his teammates are ing to maintain their advantage and secure victory. Their focus is on breaking the cycle of past disappointments and achieving success on the biggest stage.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are also driven by their aspirations, seeking to carve out their legacy following the historic championship win led by Dirk Nowitzki.
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