Jaylen Brown, a forward for the Boston Celtics, was awarded the Larry Bird Trophy for his outstanding performance in the Eastern Conference Finals ¹ ² ³ ⁴. This comes after the Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers, with Brown averaging 29.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game throughout the series ¹ ⁴.
Brown’s teammates and fans were not surprised by his win, as he has been an essential player for the Celtics this season ⁴. He is considered one of the best two-way wings/guards in the game, and his dedication to his team and the sport is evident in his impressive stats ⁴.
The Larry Bird Trophy is a new award, with the first winner being Jayson Tatum in 2022 ¹. The trophy is given to the best player in the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Western Conference having a similar award named after Magic Johnson ¹.
Brown’s win came as a surprise to him, as he stated in an interview, “I wasn’t expecting it at all. I don’t ever win s***. I was just happy we won” ¹. His humility and dedication to his team are admirable, and his win is well-deserved.
The Larry Bird Trophy is a great honor for Brown, and it shows that his hard work and dedication to the sport have paid off ¹ ⁴. He continues to impress fans and teammates alike with his impressive stats and his ability to make plays on the court ⁴.
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