Jaylen Brown has been named the Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP following the Boston Celtics’ sweep of the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
Throughout the series, Brown averaged 29.8 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Among the nine votes cast, Brown received five while Jayson Tatum received the remaining four.
“He was exceptional throughout this series, showcasing his all-around skills on the offensive and defensive ends which are rare to see in today’s game,” commented Derrick White on Brown.