Jaylen Brown

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear for most of the season, Jaylen Brown seized the moment and hasn't let go. Averaging 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists at career-best levels while drawing legitimate MVP votes, Brown has proven he can carry Boston on his own. He gets switched onto Coby White at the top of the arc, crosses him up off one dribble, and rises over Moussa Diabate for a one-handed poster that rattles the TD Garden rafters. Brown finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds in the March 4, 2026 contest against Charlotte.