Jaylen Brown seeks franchise player treatment after Celtics playoff exit

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics' playoff exit, Jaylen Brown expressed to the team's front office a desire for increased recognition as a franchise player. Brown, who averaged 28.7 points per game and earned second-team All-NBA honors, indicated he has made sacrifices in his game but believes his performance warrants preferential treatment similar to teammate Jayson Tatum's. Adding to the context, Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady revealed that Brown's frustrations run deep within the Celtics organization. The situation highlights potential changes ahead for Brown's role within the team.

• 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — In the aftermath of Boston’s playoff exit, Jaylen …