Inside Jaylen Brown's Journey: From Draft Day to $303.7 Million Deal

Jaylen Brown, the star player of the Boston Celtics, has agreed to sign the richest deal in NBA history.

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Brown's agent, Jason Glushon, confirmed the deal with ESPN on Tuesday.

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The extension will keep Jaylen Brown under contract with the Celtics through the 2028-29 season.

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To be eligible for the supermax extension, Brown earned second-team All-NBA honors in the 2022-23 season.

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Brown's deal surpasses Nikola Jokic's $276 million extension with the Denver Nuggets, reflecting the rise in the NBA's salary cap and league revenue.

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Alongside teammate Jayson Tatum, Brown is part of one of the NBA's most productive duos, forming the core of the Celtics' championship-contending team.

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Last season, Brown recorded career-best statistics with an average of 26.6 points and 49% shooting.

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The deal is a five-year supermax extension worth up to $303.7 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.

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Despite his on-court success, Brown is also known for his off-court activities, such as being a businessman, fashion enthusiast, mentor, and philanthropist.

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Last season, Brown recorded career-best statistics with an average of 26.6 points and 49% shooting.

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