"In a calm tone that was at odds with the furious 50-point outburst he directed at the Clippers, Brown pointedly lauded Kawhi Leonard as a player worthy of admiration for his two-way brilliance ("people don't understand how much effort it takes to put so much energy on both sides of the ball," Brown opined, quite correctly) and called the NBA media's narratives "lazy" for focusing on offense and "tough shotmaking.""
""I know it's entertainment, and that's what we want to push," Brown said. "But if it comes down to this basketball s***, I just feel like I'm one of the best.""
"Brown may not have been the NBA's player of the month, but he's positioned himself for the three awards that really matter."
Jaylen Brown responded to being denied December's Player of the Month with a 50-point performance against the Clippers and direct public remarks about media narratives. Brown praised Kawhi Leonard's two-way effort and criticized the NBA media for labeling narratives "lazy" and overvaluing offensive shotmaking. Brown acknowledged the entertainment aspect of the league while insisting on the importance of all-around basketball excellence. Brown's season represents a career year built on becoming exceptionally skilled at creating his own shots and turning difficult attempts into high-percentage outcomes, strengthening his case for major end-of-season awards.
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