The Boston Celtics went from the highs of a championship run to a season they would rather forget. Their 2024-25 campaign came to a bitter end after failing to reach the Finals. Now with Jaysin Tatum sidelined for most of the upcoming season for injury, the spotlight now shifts to Jaylen Brown, who must shoulder the role of the leader.

Already, critics have been quick to question Brown’s ability to lead the team without his co-star. Celtics legend Bob Cousy cast doubt on whether Brown can lead the team to the promised destination without Tatum.

In response, Brown didn’t shy away from addressing his critics. During a recent livestream, he revealed that he was diagnosed with a small meniscus tear late in the year. He then detailed the grit and sacrifice he displayed while battling injury.

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