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Anonymous NBA player disses Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s MVP candidacy with Derrick White mic drop
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An anonymous NBA player questioned Jaylen Brown's MVP candidacy while elevating Derrick White 's impact in a recent poll, offering a blunt assessment of the Boston Celtics ' success this season.
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The comments appeared in an anonymous player poll conducted by The Athletic's Josh Robbins, Sam Amick and Joe Vardon, where multiple players weighed in on end-of-season awards and standout performers across the league.
While Brown has been widely discussed as an MVP candidate following a career-best campaign, one anonymous player pushed back on that narrative and instead credited White as Boston's most important contributor.
"Everyone is trying to say Jaylen Brown is an MVP candidate. They're wrong. White has actually been the biggest reason they're so good this season. He does everything — offense, defense, leadership — for them."
Another player who voted for White echoed similar praise, pointing to his two-way versatility and offensive growth.
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"To me, he's one of the most important players in the league. Just doing it on both ends. I didn't know how much he had offensively."
White's recognition in the poll placed him among the league's most impactful players, as he finished in the top six alongside teammates Brown and Payton Pritchard . The trio's presence near the top of the voting reflected Boston's ability to remain competitive despite extended stretches without star forward Jayson Tatum .
Jaylen Brown 's career year, Derrick White 's impact highlight Celtics' debated value
Brown, 29, delivered one of the most productive seasons of his career, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and one steal per game. He shot 47.7% from the field, 34.7% from three-point range and 79.5% from the free-throw line across 71 games while leading the Celtics to a 56–26 record and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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White, 31, complemented that production with a well-rounded role, averaging 16.5 points, 5.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. He also contributed 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals per contest, highlighting his defensive presence. White appeared in 77 games, shooting 39.4% from the field, 32.7% from three-point range and 90.2% from the free-throw line.
Despite their regular-season success, Boston's postseason run ended abruptly. The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 3–1 series deficit to eliminate the Celtics in Game 7 at TD Garden, preventing Boston from advancing to the second round.
The contrasting views from the anonymous poll underscore the differing perspectives around Boston's roster construction and individual contributions, even after a season that saw multiple players earn recognition across the league.
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