The Boston Celtics, despite their offseason additions, aren’t widely expected to become contenders this season. A couple of their defensive anchors are gone. Jayson Tatum is in the midst of his ACL injury rehab. Even though fans were happy to see Tatum dunking again, he may not play at all this upcoming season.

The offensive and leadership roles now rest with Jaylen Brown, their four-time All-Star. Brown, when given the ball, is one of the most athletic players in the game. It also puts the soon-to-be 29-year-old in a peculiar position – being one of the ‘older guys’ within the team. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts about his new role with the team in Tatum’s absence.

“Old head hurts,” Brown jokingly answered, after being interviewed by Gary Washburn. “I come to work every d

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