After measuring stick loss to Brooklyn that revealed just how far Boston is behind the veteran-laden Nets, Jaylen Brown preached patience. “It’s a journey. I know sometimes the media and the fans lose sight of that, but it’s definitely a journey. It’s ups and downs. It’s about the marathon, not the sprint,” Brown said after leading the team in scoring with 27 points and 3 assists.
For Brown, that mindset is representative of his own personal journey. Even though he was the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, he was widely considered raw and a bit of a reach for Danny Ainge with more NBA-ready players like Buddy Hield or higher ceiling prospects like Dragan Bender.