Left with only a few seconds to gather his thoughts after being recognized as the 2024 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, Jaylen Brown, always unselfish, turned the praise over to both his entire team, as well as his All-Star “partner in crime.” In a season defined by their ability to steal the show — from game No. 1 of the regular season to Game Five’s series-clincher — Brown’s assessment couldn’t have been more accurate. Hungry for his opportunity to turn the Boston Celtics’ 13-point lead into something even greater before halftime, the extraordinary two-way star seizes his chance, poking P.J. Washington’s dribble free, setting the stage for an open-floor attack. Trusting his athleticism, even with a pair of Dallas Mavericks defenders engulfing his path, the three-time All-Star elevates into the air before calmly dropping in a double-clutch layup to bring the title-bound crowd to its feet. Perennially one of the game’s absolute best, Brown added new hardware to support his case on the way to his first-ever NBA title on June 17, 2024. In officially putting the eight-year championship chase to rest, Brown was splendid in Game Five, recording 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers. · Jun 18, 2024