Brown: "Winning MVP feels impossible"

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he feels like winning the MVP award is impossible despite having one of the best seasons of his career.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown said that despite having one of the best seasons of his career, he feels like winning the MVP award is impossible for him. Brown, who is having a career year, shared his thoughts on the difficulty of the award race during an appearance on Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady's "Cousins" program.

Why it matters

Brown has put up impressive stats this season, averaging 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He has helped lead the Celtics to a 43-22 record and the second seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the MVP award is one of the most coveted and competitive honors in the NBA, and Brown feels it may be out of reach for him despite his stellar play.

The details

Brown is shooting 48% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range this season. He has been a driving force behind the Celtics' success, but the MVP award is notoriously difficult to win, especially for players who aren't on the league's elite superstar tier.

  • Brown made these comments during an appearance on the "Cousins" program on March 12, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who is having one of the best seasons of his career.

Vince Carter

A former NBA player who is a co-host of the "Cousins" program where Brown made his comments.

Tracy McGrady

A former NBA player who is a co-host of the "Cousins" program where Brown made his comments.

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What they’re saying

“MVP kazanmak imkânsız gibi hissediyorum”

— Jaylen Brown (sporx.com)

The takeaway

Despite putting up career-best numbers and helping lead the Celtics to a strong record, Jaylen Brown feels the MVP award is out of reach for him this season. The MVP is one of the most prestigious individual honors in the NBA, and Brown's comments highlight just how difficult it is to win, even for players having exceptional campaigns.