Jaylen Brown could win NBA Finals MVP. He’d make history — but not how you think
6 months, 1 week ago

Jaylen Brown could win NBA Finals MVP. He’d make history — but not how you think

New York Times  

While the Boston Celtics are on the verge of their 18th NBA title, Jaylen Brown is nearing a feat not seen in several generations. He could be the first player in at least 45 years to win the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award without a shoe deal. Jaylen Brown is wearing Kyrie Irving’s signature ANTA sneaker for the #NBAAllStar Game 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YUr7kuWXA6 — Nice Kicks February 19, 2024 “I’m more inclined of following that sneaker disruptive kind of path,” he said last fall during an appearance on the Point Forward podcast. The star center wasn’t associated with any major shoe company when he won three-straight finals MVP awards from 2000 through 2002, but he was wearing someone’s shoes on his feet: his own. As an emerging star in a large market, with a finals MVP award to his name, Brown could make the case for a strong offer, industry experts say.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown LOSES brand new NBA championship ring during parade... as he offers fans a 'big reward' for their help
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown LOSES brand new NBA championship ring during parade... as he offers fans a 'big reward' for their help

Daily Mail  

Celtics star Jaylen Brown has already lost his NBA championship ring, and is offering fans a reward for their help as he scrambles to get the hardware back. But the forward has apparently lost his ring just days later during the team's championship parade on Friday, as he shared with fans the following night. Jaylen Brown is seen during the …

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008
6 months ago

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008

New York Times  

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Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?
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New York Times  

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Jaylen Brown wins Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP as Celtics sweep Pacers
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Jaylen Brown wins Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP as Celtics sweep Pacers

New York Times  

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Jaylen Brown's savage response amid heavy fan criticism after record-breaking $304m NBA deal with Celtics
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Jaylen Brown's savage response amid heavy fan criticism after record-breaking $304m NBA deal with Celtics

Hindustan Times  

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The future Hall of Famers, including newcomers: Nikola Jokić, Damian Lillard and … Luka Dončić?
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New York Times  

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Andre Iguodala on the Steph Curry 2015 NBA Finals MVP debate and why we got it right

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LeBron James touts Stephen Curry for MVP

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden named as finalists for MVP
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden named as finalists for MVP

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