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The Boston Celtics had no choice but to extend Jaylen Brown

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.

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