Jaylen Brown has shown a lot of promise of being a perfect player to build around. The Boston Celtics have been thriving in his tenure playing alongside Jayson Tatum. This team has proven that they possess the necessary skills and pieces to make it far into the playoffs. But when compared to their 2022 NBA Finals run, the Celtics’ 2022-23 season wasn’t too great.
NBA teams are now preparing to compete on the main stage once again as the newest season is set to commence in mid-October. Boston has made a couple of big-time moves this off-season as well. Several experts around the league have them placed high among title contenders. But there seems to be one problem that has fans concerned. A video from the Celtics‘ training camp made its way onto the internet, exposing Jaylen Brown’s inability to dribble with his left hand.
Jaylen Brown still can’t dribble with his left hand 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/bhBeNtn3hC
— HoodieBev (@HoodieBev) October 4, 2023
What does he do in the off-season lmao
— House of Heatles (@HoHeatles) October 4, 2023
One fan said, “Jaylen Brown still can’t dribble with his left hand.” Another fan said, “What does he do in the off-season lmao.” The criticism was inevitable as this has been a problem for a while now. This inconsistency will give defenders a slight edge over him during crucial parts of the game. However, he still has time to make the necessary adjustments before the next season commences.
Can Jaylen Brown dribble with his left hand?
The answer is pretty simple, he can dribble with his left hand. However, by NBA standards, his left-hand dribble is very sloppy and inconsistent. Defenders can easily force him to go left under any circumstance to get the best of him. This has been a problem for Jaylen Brown since college. But this doesn’t avoid the fact that he still manages to score efficiently. Last season, he averaged a career-high 26.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
He has been making steady progress in various aspects of his game which includes dribbling. However, one of Brown’s biggest objectives this season is to become a top-tier defender on the team. During the Celtics’ media day, he said, “Personally, for me, I think that at different points in my career, I’ve been able to display my defensive ability, but not enough. I think that when I’m dialed in… I could be one of the better defenders in the world, and that’s something I’m challenging myself with.”
Last season, the Celtics ranked third among the top defensive teams in the league. Among the Celtics players, Derrick White was the only one to be named to an All-Defensive team. Boston looks far more advanced and versatile with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday on the roster. Brown will have to assist Tatum on offense as much as he can as well.