Paul Pierce: “Jaylen Brown Deserves MVP Buzz — People Just Hate the Celtics”

02/01/202617:25

Why isn’t Jaylen Brown being mentioned more often in MVP discussions? According to Paul Pierce, the answer is simple — and blunt

Why isn’t Jaylen Brown being mentioned more often in MVP discussions? According to Paul Pierce, the answer is simple — and blunt.

“Because everybody hates the Celtics,” Pierce said. “No, seriously.”

Pierce argued that Brown’s impact this season has been overlooked, especially considering the circumstances surrounding the Boston Celtics. With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Boston currently sits third in the Eastern Conference, a result few predicted before the season.

“Nobody had the Celtics being third in the East with no Tatum,” Pierce added. “And this guy is putting up 30 consistently.”

While acknowledging the MVP cases for other stars around the league — including Cade Cunningham, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic — Pierce insisted Brown’s production warrants recognition.

“He’s a 30-point walking bucket,” Pierce said. “He has to get some type of recognition. He should be in there.”