Brown’s availability comes as Boston prepares for a postseason run with one of its two-way anchors back near full strength. He spoke to the media before practice, providing some relief to fans and teammates who have been cautious about his health as the Celtics pursue a deep playoff push.
The Celtics have navigated a tricky recovery period for Brown, who has faced a nerve-wracking partially torn meniscus in the past and received pain-management injections before offseason surgery to address the injury. In Brown’s view, those tough times are behind him, and this year’s path feels markedly different.
“For sure, I feel a lot different than I did going into last postseason, mentally and physically,” Brown said. “I’m grateful for that. It’s still going to be a journey in itself, but I don’t have any expectations. My expectation is to come out and just be as best I can for my team every single night.”
The health news is timely for Boston, especially with Jayson Tatum back in the lineup and contributing after missing much of the regular season while recovering from right Achilles surgery. The Celtics enter the playoffs as a top contender in the East, hoping to pair Brown with a fully healthy Tatum to maximize their championship window.
Boston is awaiting the winner of the play-in between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic to determine its first-round opponent. With Brown’s health reassuring and Tatum’s return, the Celtics are positioned to pursue a deeper playoff run than last season, provided they stay healthy and cohesive.
