Jaylen Brown Displays A Great Deal Of Faith In Jayson Tatum Amid Poor Shooting Start
Mar 20, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) react during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzliesat FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Recovering from a long-term injury is difficult, and adjusting to the game upon returning also takes time. When you consider how Jayson Tatum got back from a bad Achilles injury weeks ahead of schedule (within 10 months), it makes sense that he’s taking time to settle into his scoring groove.
Thankfully, his teammates have his back. Jaylen Brown, who carried the Boston Celtics in Tatum’s absence, has no doubt that he will return strong. He said as much in of his latest live streams.
Tatum has averaged around 19, shooting just 29. 3% from three-point territory since coming back. It’s not been easy, but his desire to get back to his best can be seen by fans and those who share the locker room with him.
“It takes some ups and downs, but I got full belief in Jayson Tatum,” Brown stated . Of course, emotionally, the Celtics missed Tatum, the driving force behind their 2024 NBA Championship win and also, some may argue, but it’s true, the face of the franchise. But in terms of results, Boston was doing just fine.
Thanks to Brown’s near 30 ppg career season, the Celtics found themselves among the upper echelons of the Eastern Conference, and were the favorites to finish #2. Tatum’s return has only bolstered those chances. That said, there are inconsistencies, and Tatum will need time.