The Boston Celtics‘ decision to extend Jaylen Brown to a supermax deal, the largest in NBA history, has given some fans sticker shock. Despite fan doubts about the deal, the Celtics’ front office was faced with limited alternatives due to the way the salary cap is structured in the NBA. The significant increase in the salary cap over the years has led to higher player salaries, making such eye-popping deals possible.
Skepticism about Brown’s potential as a player has also played a role in some reactions, but he has consistently surpassed expectations and broken through perceived limitations throughout his career.
Pushing back on the negative narratives surrounding Brown’s deal, the eponymous host of the “Ryen Russillo” podcast recently put together a clip breaking down why the Celtics had no choice but to extend Jaylen Brown.
Check out the clip embedded above to hear what his argument to that end is.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
