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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

SURGE: Jaylen Brown ELEVATES Boston Celtics—Is He the REAL NBA MVP Over Cade Cunningham & SGA?

from Boston Balling · host Gabby Hurlbut

Boston Celtics surge to second place in the Eastern Conference behind Jaylen Brown’s breakout MVP campaign. Can Boston stay hot as speculation grows around Jayson Tatum’s looming return?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian dives into Brown’s career-best season, examining his offensive dominance, elite defense, and leadership in the absence of Tatum. The episode spotlights key contributions from Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, and emerging young talents like Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman, while breaking down Joe Mazzulla’s coaching adjustments after major offseason changes. With MVP endorsements from NBA stars and shifting All-Star Game dynamics, the Celtics’ chemistry and playoff outlook have never looked more promising.Will the return of Jayson Tatum disrupt the team’s rhythm, or could it propel Boston to Banner 19? Don’t miss this high-energy breakdown of the Celtics’ title chances and the players powering their unexpected rise.

Boston Celtics surge to second place in the Eastern Conference behind Jaylen Brown’s breakout MVP campaign. Can Boston stay hot as speculation grows around Jayson Tatum’s looming return? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian dives into Brown’s career-best season, examining his offensive dominance, elite defense, and leadership in the absence of Tatum. The episode spotlights key contributions from Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, and emerging young talents like Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman, while br...

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