The Boston Celtics dealt with multiple injuries throughout the year, with the most obvious one being Jaylen Brown. Before Jason Tatum went down with an Achilles injury, it was clear that Brown was injured, and that was only confirmed after the season when he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his meniscus in his right knee.
While knee injuries are never ideal, Brown is expected to make a full recovery, and according to the Boston Globe, he should be back before training camp, a positive report on the star’s status.
“After forward Jaylen Brown underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on the meniscus in his right knee last week, the team said he would be able to participate in training camp without limitation. Sources said that barring a setback, Brown will be cleared for on-court work long before camp opens in late September,” the Globe wrote.
There have been rumors that the Celtics could part ways with Brown during the offseason, but it wouldn’t make much sense.
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Not only has he been a staple in the Celtics’ rotation since his rookie season in 2016-17, but he’s also a Finals MVP, a fan favorite, and Boston arguably has the best duo in the NBA alongside Tatum.
Brown is coming off a season in which he averaged 22.2 points, but shot 32.4% from 3-point range. For his standards, it was an average season, but that just highlights the type of player he is.
Ultimately, health will be wealth for the Celtics next season and beyond.
If they can get Brown back before the start of the year and he’s ready to go, and Tatum sometime at the end of the campaign, it’s possible that Boston could win another championship.
