Jaylen Brown sparks NBA debate after claiming he’s the league’s best amid a career season as Celtics lean on him with Jayson Tatum out.

Jaylen Brown didn’t whisper confidence, but he broadcast it. And NBA social media just couldn’t take it. So, the Celtics are leaning on him heavily with Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury, and Brown has responded by torching defenses nightly.

During a December Twitch live stream, Brown, who dropped a hilarious one-liner to Josh Hart’s on-screen antics, made the statement that set everything off.

“I don’t care who you say right now, ain’t nobody doing it better than me right now.”

Context backs some of it up. Brown is in the middle of a career season, averaging 29.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on nearly 50% shooting. He’s also pouring in 32.7 points per game in December and just became the fifth Celtic ever to score 30-plus in seven straight games, joining Larry Bird, John Havlicek, Paul Pierce, and Jayson Tatum.

Still, the claim hits a nerve. Nikola Jokic. Luka Doncic. Giannis Antetokounmpo. SGA. Brown placing himself above that tier is why debate exploded. He’s also using streaming to control his narrative, pushing back on what he’s called lazy coverage.

Jaylen Brown’s “Best in the NBA” Claim Ignites Fan Backlash Across Social Media

Jaylen Brown (Image Credits: Imagn)
NBA fans disagreed and downright roasted Brown’s claim. Within minutes, timelines filled with jokes, stats, and Oklahoma City reminders.

One of the fans wrote, “Just saying anything.”

A fan laughed off Brown’s claims and wrote, “HOLY DELUSION LMFAO.”

Another fan wrote, “30 and minus 3 last night. Got yanked too.”

“Yea the numbers kinda say Shai is doin better but nice try,” a user wrote.

Another fan wrote, hinting at another player from Thunder, “lemme tell u about a guy in oklahoma city.”

“He meant that’s streaming and playing. He just forgot to add the streaming part,” a fan commented.

Another fan commented, “So now he gotta win MVP this year. Athletes need to put the mics down during the season man.”

“Ong bruh! He’s the best at turning th ball over rn,” a fan wrote.

Jaylen Brown’s play sure has been elite, but fans alluded to one thing: confidence is earned nightly. And until trophies follow, the jokes aren’t stopping.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.