Celtics Jaylen Brown Undergoes Knee Surgery, Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
The Boston Celtics are facing a difficult challenge as two of their key players are currently dealing with injuries. Jaylen Brown, 28, underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right knee on Wednesday, and the team has announced that he will spend the offseason rehabbing from the injury. The Celtics expect Brown to be ready for training camp "without limitation." Brown has developed into a superstar with the Celtics since being selected with the third overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. While he struggled to put up big scoring numbers early in his career, he has averaged 23.5 points per game over the past five seasons and has made four All-Star teams and one appearance on the All-NBA second team. Last season, Brown turned in another solid campaign, averaging 22.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. However, Brown won't be the only big-name Celtics player rehabbing an injury this offseason. Star Jayson Tatum sustained an Achilles injury during the team's Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, and the team has not announced a timeline for Tatum's recovery. Despite the injuries, the Celtics will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to last season, where they were eliminated in the playoffs. Brown's performance in the postseason was still solid, averaging 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in 11 games before the team was eliminated. With Brown and Tatum both rehabbing, the Celtics will be relying on their other players to step up and fill the void left by their injured stars. The team will be hoping that both Brown and Tatum can return to full health and form in time for the start of next season, as they look to make a strong run at a championship. As the Celtics look to rebuild their lineup, they will be relying on players like Marcus Smart, who has been a key contributor to the team over the years. Smart has been a two-way player for the Celtics, averaging 14.3 points and 6.9 assists per game last season. He will be expected to take on a larger role with Brown and Tatum out of the lineup. The Celtics will also be looking to their young talent like Payton Pritchard and Romeo Langford to step up and fill the void left by their injured stars. Pritchard has shown promise in his limited time with the Celtics, averaging 10.3 points and 3.6 assists per game last season. Langford has also shown flashes of potential in his rookie season, averaging 7.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. The Celtics will be hoping that their young talent can step up and fill the void left by their injured stars, while also hoping that Brown and Tatum can return to full health and form in time for the start of next season. With a strong offseason of rehab and training, the Celtics will be looking to make a strong run at a championship next season.
