Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently revealed that he played through a serious injury during the team’s recent postseason run. Brown shared that he had been dealing with a partial tear of the meniscus in his right knee, which first started bothering him in February. The team had officially listed the issue as right knee impingement, but the real damage was far more significant. Brown admitted that he was given two choices once the injury was discovered.

“I had the option either to get surgery right away or kinda just manage it, get through the season, and get through the playoffs,” he said. With the Celtics chasing another championship, Brown chose to fight through the pain. “It happened too late into the season that I didn’t have a choice. ‘Cause like I’m not going to miss the playoffs for nothing. So, we grinded through it.”

To manage the condition, Brown received pain injections beginning in March. He missed 11 games in the regular season as well as the final three games before the playoffs. Still, he suited up for every postseason contest, averaging 22.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists despite the injury.

Jaylen Brown’s surgery & expectations moving forward

After the Boston Celtics’ playoff exit, Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean up the damage in his right knee. The procedure was successful, and he is expected to be fully cleared in time for training camp.

Brown’s decision to push through the injury highlights his toughness and commitment to the team. With Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles, Boston will be leaning heavily on Brown as their primary option. Given his determination to play through significant pain, the Celtics are confident he can rise to the challenge and set the tone for another deep run.