Jaylen Brown Climbs Celtics' All-Time Scoring List Against Warriors

Celtics star passes franchise legends Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to enter top 10 on team's all-time scoring list.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:34am

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown continues to have a career year, scoring 23 points in the first half against the Golden State Warriors to pass Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the Celtics' all-time scoring list. Brown is now the 10th all-time leading scorer in franchise history, joining his co-star Jayson Tatum in the top 10.

Why it matters

Brown's impressive scoring milestone is a testament to his breakout season, as he has stepped up in the absence of the injured Tatum to carry the Celtics. His rise up the franchise's scoring ranks cements his status as one of the NBA's elite players and a key part of Boston's future.

The details

With 19 points in the first quarter, Brown passed Jo Jo White for 11th place on the Celtics' all-time scoring list. He then entered the top 10, surpassing Dave Cowens' 13,192 points for the franchise. Brown and Tatum are now the only active players in the Celtics' top 10 scorers of all time.

  • On March 19, 2026, Brown scored 23 points in the first half against the Warriors.
  • Earlier this season, Brown appeared in 61 of the Celtics' 68 games, missing only 7 games.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who is having a career-best season, averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.

Jayson Tatum

Brown's co-star on the Celtics, who has missed most of the 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury.

Jo Jo White

A Celtics legend who previously held the 11th spot on the franchise's all-time scoring list.

Dave Cowens

A Hall of Fame center who previously held the 10th spot on the Celtics' all-time scoring list.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a great year, I'm extremely grateful. Just the approach from the beginning of the summer, to where we're at now. I'm proud of my team, I'm proud of myself, all of the above. I've always felt like I could be one of the top players in the world, given the opportunity. I feel like I got to display that this season.”

— Jaylen Brown

What’s next

The Celtics are eyeing a deep playoff run, with Brown leading the way in Tatum's absence. Brown is also a top contender for the NBA MVP award this season.

The takeaway

Jaylen Brown's historic climb up the Celtics' all-time scoring list is a testament to his breakout season and emergence as one of the NBA's elite players. His leadership has kept the Celtics competitive in the East despite key injuries, and he is poised to lead the team on a deep playoff run.