Jason Kidd Terms Jaylen Brown as Celtics’ Best Player, Analyst Skip Bayless Fires Back and Calls It “Desperate Statement”

Jaylen Brown got nod from Jason Kidd but Skip Bayless fired backJayson Tatum (Image source: X/Legion Hoops)
The Boston Celtics have established a tradition of excellence, frequently making appearances in the NBA Finals. As the Dallas Mavericks prepared to face off against the Celtics in Game 2, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd took a moment to acknowledge the impact of Celtics star Jaylen Brown in shaping the team’s storied history.

During a press conference on Saturday, Kidd was asked about the challenge of going up against Jaylen Brown. He didn’t hold back in praising Brown’s versatility and endorsing him as the Celtics best player.

“He did everything. And does what the best player does. He plays both sides [defense and offense] at a higher rate, and he’s been doing that the whole playoffs. The ECF MVP,” Kidd said.

The Mavs experienced firsthand the impact of Brown’s exceptional play in Game 1. Despite their best efforts, Brown led the Celtics with 22 points during Thursday’s 107-89 victory over the Mavericks.

Skip Bayless Expresses Frustration Over Jason Kidd’s Statement

Jaylen Brown’s athleticism and prowess were on full display during the Eastern Conference Finals, earning him the prestigious title of ECF MVP. Nevertheless, Jason Kidd‘s recent endorsement of Brown as the best player on the Celtics’ current roster that sparked controversy and frustration among sports analyst Skip Bayless.

Bayless expressed his discontent on X (formerly Twitter), questioning the timing of Kidd’s praise for Brown.

“Jason Kidd said today what I’ve been saying for three years on Undisputed: Jaylen Brown is Boston’s best player. Why did Kidd say that now? To put more pressure on JB? To motivate Luka vs JB? To make JT press even more? Not sure. This is a high-risk maybe desperate statement,” Bayless wrote.

Brown’s playmaking abilities will again be crucial to their success as the Celtics gear up for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. With a spirited team effort, the Celtics lead the NBA Finals series 1-0 and are vying to end their championship drought.

Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Is Getting Destroyed On Social Media After Wishing His Child A Happy Birthday

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union posing togetherDwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade got destroyed online after wishing one of his children a happy birthday this week.

Zaya Wade turned 17 on Wednesday, and the three-time NBA champion took to Instagram to deliver birthday wishes.

Zaya, a transgender, has been the subject of lots of criticism over the years. However, it’s the older Wade who’s been catching heat for facilitating the change.

D-Wade posted some photos of Zaya to IG this week, captioning them “Seventeen🎉 @zayawade.”

Check it out below:

Dwyane Wade Is Doing His Part For The Transgender Community

Dwyane and Zaya recently launched an online community branded “Translatable” to support the transgender community. The platform is described as a “safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth to express themselves” and a “resource hub for their parents, families, and support systems.”

Dwyane Wade spent15 years with the Heat and also played short stints with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. He won all three of his titles in Miami and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.

Since retiring, he has acquired ownership stakes in the Utah Jazz and the Chicago Sky.