LaMelo Ball ranks Jaylen Brown among all-time top Boston Celtics players

Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball recently placed Jaylen Brown among the top five players in Boston Celtics franchise history. Speaking on the "Ball in the Family" podcast, Ball suggested that only Paul Pierce and Larry Bird rank ahead of Brown among wings for the team. The guard further stated that Brown possesses a higher current skill level than teammate Jayson Tatum. Ball also argued that Brown could challenge Bird in a head-to-head matchup, specifically noting defensive advantages. These remarks arrive during ongoing debates regarding the historical standing of recent Boston rosters compared to legendary figures like Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and John Havlicek. While Ball offered these observations, he acknowledged the necessity of considering the numerous Hall of Fame accolades held by past Celtics players when making such comparisons.

• 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball says Jaylen Brown better than Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum, maybe Larry Bird