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Jaylen Brown passes legends on Celtics' all-time list
19 Mar
Summary
- Brown surpassed Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens in scoring.
- Robert Parish attended the game and was honored.
- Parish praised the team's collective success and lack of ego.
Jaylen Brown reached a new career high during the Boston Celtics' recent win against the Golden State Warriors. In the first quarter alone, Brown scored 19 points, propelling him past Celtics legends Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the team's all-time scoring list. He now sits just behind his teammate Jayson Tatum.
The game also featured a special appearance by Hall of Famer Robert Parish, who was fourth on the all-time scoring list. Parish received a warm reception from the crowd with a video tribute shown on the scoreboard. He shared his insights on championship success, highlighting the importance of team unity and ego management, a philosophy he attributed to Larry Bird.
Both Brown and Tatum expressed gratitude for the chance to play in Boston and be part of its rich basketball history. Tatum reflected on witnessing jersey retirements and honoring past players, while Brown remained focused on the present, acknowledging the honor of being around such legends.
