Tracy McGrady defends Jaylen Brown from the irrational hate he keeps receiving
Tracy McGrady did not understand why Jaylen Brown kept getting disproportionate hate during the 2025-26 season.
In the 2025-26 NBA season, Jaylen Brown stepped up to be the Celtics' star player after the absence of superstar Jayson Tatum. Brown's impressive performance led to an All-NBA Second Team selection, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. However, despite this stellar campaign, many people still criticized Brown's abilities.
Tracy McGrady, a former basketball star, defended Brown from the irrational hate he received. McGrady expressed his disbelief at the negative reactions to Brown's achievements and questioned the disrespect shown by critics. He argued that Brown's performance would have resulted in an All-Star nod or even the MVP award, considering the challenging circumstances in Boston.
McGrady emphasized that recognition for Brown's skills and talent has been slow in coming, despite his numerous All-Star selections and a 2024 Finals MVP appearance.
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