NBA's gift to Jaylen Brown will put a smile on Celtics fans' faces

Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown, NBA All-Star Game. | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesJaylen Brown has earned a starting spot in this year's NBA All-Star Game. The former Finals MVP has spent this season proving what he always believed: that he is a bona fide top option -- one who could star in that role while helping to deliver team success.

His latest reward for that is quite the distinction, as the now five-time All-Star earns his first chance to start in the NBA's marquee exhibition event. The other starters from the Eastern Conference are Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, and Cade Cunningham. Hours after finding out about this recognition, Brown will face Cunningham in a Martin…