Sources: Celtics' Jaylen Brown has partial meniscus tear
espn.comPublished: 5/17/2025
Summary
Jaylen Brown, a standout Boston Celtics player, suffered a partially torn right meniscus towards the end of the season, as noted by ESPN. Despite playing through pain during the last month of both regular season and playoffs, he averaged 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Previously treated with knee injections since March, Brown managed to stay competitive despite his injury. After a tough loss to the Knicks, Brown emphasized his resilience and commitment to overcoming physical challenges, while acknowledging the Celtics' key departures, including Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury and Kristaps Porzingis' illness.