Jaylen Brown will lead the Celtics with Jayson Tatum out due to an Achilles tear. Bob Cousy expresses doubts regarding Brown's ability to carry the team, suggesting a major rebuilding effort is needed. He believes Brown is not at superstar level like Tatum and questions whether Brown can bring the team to success. The Celtics have depth concerns following the departures of key players, though they had a strong record without Tatum last season. Brown is also recovering from a meniscus injury but is expected to be ready for the new season.
"In my judgment, Jaylen is not quite at the superstar level that Tatum is at. Can he carry the load by himself? I see a major rebuilding effort here."
"Jaylen certainly won't bring them to the promised land . . . [Derrick] White's a good player and he'll produce and he'll be consistent, but his game doesn't lend itself to carrying a team."
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