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Boston Celtics: 2 untouchables in Bradley Beal trade packages

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Untouchable Boston Celtics player No. 1) Jaylen Brown

As mentioned in the previous slide, in the past I’ve gone about and discussed why trading for Bradley Beal this offseason should be avoided by the Boston Celtics, and easily the biggest reason for why is the fact that in almost every hypothetical scenario the Wizards will look to get the likes of Jaylen Brown in return.

To much surprise, we’ve seen many fans of the organization state their openness to seeing a swap take place.

I, personally, am not so entertained by such a transaction.

Aside from the fact that he just put forth his best season as a pro in 2020-21 (24.7 points, six boards, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals), becoming an All-Star in the process, and has already proven capable of beautifully meshing with Tatum, Brown also finds himself attached to perhaps one of the best deals you’ll find in the association.

Signed through 2024 on an average per-year salary of $26.58 million ($107M in total), the 24-year-old ranked 20th in points per game of all players in the association and first in this same category out of those who were drafted the same year as him (2016), placing ahead of the likes of Brandon Ingram ($158M), Pascal Siakam ($136M), and Ben Simmons ($177M).

Now, yes, Bradley Beal is viewed as being a better talent than all of these aforementioned players, including Brown, but when it comes to value (will be making an average of $35.88M a year through 2023), it’s hard to argue him being ahead of the first-time All-Star who, yes, averaged seven-less points per contest, but is known as the superior two-way player and is about four years younger.

Add on the fact that, should Brad Stevens and co. do a quality job of opening their books moving forward, they could theoretically sign him outright when he’s a free agent be it next offseason or during the summer of 2023 (has a player option).

The idea of bringing on Bradley Beal does sound tempting but, all things considered, it may not be worth trading Jaylen Brown to make happen.

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