Why Has Jaylen Brown Been an All Star?

  An essay's introduction paragraph is an integral component. It invites readers to enter your argument, engage with its topic, and keep reading by setting a stage for what your essay will cover and encouraging readers to continue reading. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics was officially honored with All-Star selection this week following his performance in last year's NBA Finals and an outstanding start this season. 1. He is a good defender Brown has helped the Celtics secure an NBA-best defense through his superior defending abilities. Quick to close out on shooters and read the floor well, his strong frame makes it difficult for opposing players to score against him while his ability to guard multiple positions also allows him to cover both small and larger players effectively. Brown was an outstanding high school player at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia and won several accolades and awards during his time there, such as Gatorade Boys' Player of the Year and USA Today All-USA Boys Basketball team selection, McDonald's All-American honor and being recognized with a 4.0 grade point average. In addition to basketball talents he was an academic standout who excelled at earning high grades while on campus. Brown has continued his stellar defense this season. Averaging 23.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, in addition to his defensive excellence he has demonstrated superior three-point shooting skills with over 40% from beyond the arc shooting percentages. Brown has proved himself as an exceptional point guard for the Celtics this season, even though his ball-handling has occasionally been questionable. He has made significant contributions to their success this year by scoring key buckets both individually and through transition. Brown may possess excellent defense, yet still needs to address his weaknesses. Overhelping is a habit he needs to break; also his long midrange shooting needs improvement so as to create more open looks. Brown has an excellent chance at earning an All-Star nod this year, being the Celtics' premier defender this season and appearing in all 16 games with them - although four games back from leading their conference only four games behind Bucks! Should he be chosen, he will become first Celtics player since 2010 when their loss to Golden State Warriors resulted in six All-Star selections. 2. He is a good shooter As Brown entered the NBA, many expected him to be an above-average shooter. Yet this season he's exceeded everyone's expectations by shooting 40.2 percent from 3-point range - an improvement on last season. Furthermore, his mid-range shooting has vastly improved along with his overall shooting abilities. When on, he's an excellent scorer. His most efficient method for scoring is driving to the basket; due to being both quick and powerful, this makes him difficult for opposing defenses to stop him. Brown has proven his scoring prowess while being a solid off-dribble shooter as well. He can hit tough shots from midrange range, while simultaneously developing long range jumpers; one reason the Celtics thrive with him on the floor. Brown ensured his inclusion in this year's All-Star Game after being overlooked last season, being selected as a reserve along with Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum as Team LeBron won 170-150 over Team Durant in their respective contest. Brown has earned himself an All-Star spot due to his outstanding play this season. One of the league's premier shooters, his play since the All-Star break has been truly outstanding. By taking less threes and focusing more on getting closer to the basket he has become an even greater player. The Celtics have had an outstanding season so far and look poised to make an exciting run in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown has been instrumental to their success, serving both offensively and defensively for their team. Jaylen has proven himself an All-Star candidate, yet winning championship would make his season all that more impressive; otherwise all these accolades wouldn't mean nearly as much! 3. He is a good scorer Brown has established himself as one of the premier scoring wings in the league, and it's easy to see why. His performance has put the Celtics in contention for an eighth consecutive playoff appearance while at the same time yielding impressive numbers from Brown himself. Still, there are areas in his game where improvement needs to be made: turnovers and poor decision-making have been particular areas of concern this season for Brown. Brown is an effective scorer, but has yet to reach the level of elite shooters like JJ Redick or Ray Allen. But Cal-Berkeley product Brown has become a reliable long-range marksman who also can slash off the ball as an effective slasher off the ball; additionally his skills make him a threat on ISO plays. Brown boasts a powerful left hand and is adept at shooting with his back to the basket, off-balance or with his left foot in an off-balance position. Currently ranked third best three-point shooter in the league behind Hamidou Diallo and Ben Simmons, Brown is also a solid defender with solid overall defensive awareness. Jaylen Brown is an excellent teammate. With an IQ for basketball that ranks him highly, he understands how to maximize team efforts. A reliable scorer for the Celtics, Jaylen has proven that he can be an asset on any squad he joins. As a rookie, Brown impressed many with his ability to make the right play at just the right moment. He became their most consistent scorer and helped lead them all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Following an initial disappointing start to this season, he has regained his role as leader scorer, becoming an integral component in their run for championship glory. Brown should make more strategic shots and stop trying to take too many upon himself in order to become more efficient on offense and help his team win games. Doing this will allow him to become more effective offensively and help lead them toward victory. 4. He is a good teammate Jaylen Brown is an ideal teammate because he never lets his teammates down, always being there to support them both on and off the court, giving back to the community, playing great basketball himself and providing leadership to younger teammates. The Celtics star has put up impressive numbers this season and should receive plenty of recognition for them. In fact, he could end up as an All-Star this year or be nominated for other awards as well. At 26 years old, this young player has had an exemplary career at Boston and played an instrumental part in its turnaround this year. He has also proven his worth as an excellent defender this season, helping the Celtics improve their record on defense. It is great having him on your team; he will become even more beneficial as time progresses. One of Brown's hallmarks as an NBA player is his passion for his game. He works tirelessly to perfect his craft, never giving up when facing opposition - qualities which has contributed to his great success in the league. Jaylen Brown is an outstanding teammate off of the court, not afraid to express his opinions freely and publicly on social issues affecting young people. Additionally, he founded an NBA Foundation dedicated to diversity. Brown recently made some controversial statements in interviews with The New York Times and The Ringer that caused much debate regarding his hometown and team - leading some to speculate about whether or not he will remain with Boston long term. But Brown is confident he will stay put. On Sunday night, Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron in an exciting and close contest that Brown played a vital role in winning.