Paul Pierce says Celtics Jaylen Brown deserved First Team over Luka Doncic
Paul Pierce believes that Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown deserved a spot on the All-NBA First Team over Luka Doncic. He argues that Brown had a standout season despite lacking the support of a second All-Star teammate. Pierce acknowledges Doncic's scoring title but suggests he had more resources at his disposal.
- ▪Paul Pierce stated that Jaylen Brown should have been voted higher than Luka Doncic for the All-NBA First Team.
- ▪He emphasized that Brown did more with less compared to other players on the ballot.
- ▪Pierce pointed out that Doncic had support from LeBron James and others, while Brown did not.
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