3 Boston Celtics players that must step up with Jayson Tatum out

Boston Celtics player No. 3) Jaylen Brown

Despite the fact that the Boston Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum for the next several outings, they should by no means be viewed as a lost cause through this upcoming stretch, for they still have their second half of the Jay squad in Jaylen Brown ready to rumble.

Is he surrounded by a depleted roster? Yes, however, stars typically tend to find a way to get the most out of their teammates, and Brown is unequivocally one of the best young stars in this league.

Currently on the year, the 25-year-old is finding himself once again producing at a top-notch level and, in fact, has been even more efficient than his fellow star teammate in Tatum.

Through 19 games, the wing has been putting up averages of 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and half a block on 46 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent shooting from deep.

With Tatum out, there should be no doubt that head coach Ime Udoka will be asking Brown to serve as the unquestioned leader on both ends of the floor. As a result, the game plan will undoubtedly be going through the young stud and, in turn, each game’s overall outcome will be heavily influenced by his play.