The Boston Celtics have been one of the most impressive teams this season. Led by Jayson Tatum, the Celtics are cruising toward the NBA playoffs and have a strong chance of winning it all this season. While Tatum has been in the MVP conversations for his performances, Jaylen Brown and his contribution to the team have gone under the radar on multiple occasions. Celtics legend Paul Pierce delved into his former team’s performances this season and had a lot to say about Brown.

The former NBA champion talked about how Brown’s situation is similar to that of James Harden and Tracy McGrady. Moreover, The Truth also talked about Brown’s next step in his career. With his comments doing the rounds on the internet, NBA fans on Twitter have called out Pierce and his controversial claim.

Celtics legend’s compelling Jaylen Brown take has NBA Twitter divided

The Boston Celtics boast of having one of the best young cores in the league currently. The dynamic trio of Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown are the leaders of the team in both offense and defense. However, there is no denying that Tatum takes home most of the plaudits.

This doesn’t sit right with Paul Pierce. During an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the NBA legend compared Brown’s situation to the ones faced by Harden and Tracy McGrady while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors, respectively.

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Pierce said, “Maybe Jaylen wants the opportunity to be ‘the guy'”. While many agreed with Pierce’s claims, a majority of the NBA fanbase on Twitter roasted the legend for this unnecessary and controversial claim.

Here’s what NBA Twitter had to say about Pierce’s comments.

Some fans already have some potential future destinations in mind in case Brown wants to leave.

A majority of the fan comments pointed out how Brown and Tatum need to work together and bring the NBA title back to Boston. Paul Pierce was an integral part of the team when the Celtics won the NBA title in 2008. Since then, the Celtics have failed to win the silverware despite coming close.

Brown and Jayson Tatum looking to win it all this season

The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the league currently and as a result, they are a serious candidate for the 2023 NBA title. Brown averages 26.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 55 games with Tatum this season.

Considering they carry their brilliant form into the postseason, the Celtics fanbase have a reason to be optimistic. They have already booked a playoff berth from the Eastern Conference along with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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