There’s plenty of reasons fans of the Boston Celtics are celebrating Jaylen Brown’s new supermax contract extension. Brown’s an All-NBA forward just stepping into his prime, and the deal ensures Boston maintains one of the most prolific cores in the league for the foreseeable future. For Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, however, the extension represents so much more.
In an interview with Heavy’s Steve Bulpett, the 10-time All-Star explained why he thinks Brown’s new supermax contract is a home run for both sides. Specifically, it’s what Brown does off the court and within the Boston community that makes the deal so important to Pierce. He believes the Celtics considered Brown’s values and history of service when constructing a new deal alongside all of the basketball Xs and Os.
