Jaylen Brown enters Celtics' top-10 all-time scoring list

Boston Celtics star reaches milestone in win over Golden State Warriors

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:21am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown entered the top-10 all-time scoring list in franchise history after a pair of free throws in the second quarter of a Wednesday night showdown with the Golden State Warriors. The five-time All-Star has now tallied 13,193 points over the course of 10 seasons with the Green Team, passing Celtics greats Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the legendary scoring list.

Why it matters

Reaching the top-10 all-time scoring list is a significant milestone for any player, especially for a franchise as storied as the Boston Celtics. Brown's achievement cements his place among the all-time Celtics greats and highlights his continued growth and impact as a key player for the team.

The details

Brown had 23 points alone in the first 24 minutes of play, which was enough to pass Celtics greats Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the legendary scoring list. He now sits at 13,193 points, just behind teammate Jayson Tatum who has 13,900 points. To reach eighth place, Brown will have to catch up to Celtics legend Bill Russell, who sits at 14,522 points.

  • On March 19, 2026, Jaylen Brown reached the milestone during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A five-time NBA All-Star and key player for the Boston Celtics, who has now entered the team's top-10 all-time scoring list.

Jayson Tatum

A fellow Celtics star, who currently sits ahead of Brown on the team's all-time scoring list with 13,900 points.

Bill Russell

An 11-time NBA champion and Celtics legend, who sits at 14,522 points and is the next player Brown will have to catch on the all-time scoring list.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

As Brown continues to climb the Celtics' all-time scoring list, the next milestone for him will be to surpass Bill Russell's 14,522 points and move into eighth place on the franchise's scoring leaderboard.

The takeaway

Jaylen Brown's entry into the Celtics' top-10 all-time scoring list is a testament to his consistent excellence and growing legacy as one of the team's most important players. His achievement highlights the Celtics' continued success and the team's ability to develop and retain top-tier talent.