Does finally choosing an agent mean it's time for a long-term deal with Celtics for Jaylen Brown

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Does finally choosing an agent mean it's time for a long-term deal with Celtics for Jaylen Brown




By A. Sherrod Blakely

October 03, 2019 4:42 PM



BOSTON -- Change is in the air and with the hair when it comes to Jaylen Brown this season.

But a new, low-cut ‘do isn’t the only change Brown is focused on making this season.

Heading into his fourth season, Brown is exploring the possibility of hiring an agent to represent him in negotiations with the Celtics on what the 22-year-old hopes will be a long-term deal that’ll keep him in Boston.

And the reason for getting an agent now versus earlier in his career when he was on his rookie contract with salaries already slated, can be summed up in two words - Danny Ainge.

“Danny’s good at his job; Danny’s really good at his job,” Brown, with a smile, told NBC Sports Boston. “All credit to him. He’s going to do his job to the best of his ability.”

Brown said he has been able to sit back and watch for the past three years how Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, and the team operate when it comes to negotiating contracts.

They are tough negotiators which is why more times than not, an extension doesn’t get done prior to the start of the season. The last Celtics player to get an extension from their rookie contract was Rajon Rondo in 2009.

And with Brown being the latest Celtic eligible for a contract extension, he understands all too well that he might need some help to get a deal done that he feels is close to being fair market value for his talent.

“It’s not like this year, I expected anything less,” Brown said. “I’ve been paying attention since I got here. I knew this day would come eventually. It’s a credit to him; Danny is really good at his job. He’s going to do … chess moves, whatever he can to do his job well, to the best of his ability.”

As important as getting a new deal is to Brown's future, he's not going to let it consume him or lead to him changing his approach or attitude towards the game.

“I’m not going to say anything or get out of character or emotional about it,” said Brown, adding that he is “moving in that direction” of picking an agent but isn’t ready to make an announcement about who it is just yet. “At the end of the day, it’s business - especially to the Boston Celtics.”

The deadline for Brown to come to terms on an extension with Boston is Oct. 21, but all indications are that the deadline will come and go without an agreement reached. That would make Brown one of the more coveted restricted free agents in the summer of 2020.

One of the benefits of having an agent at this point in his career is so that the negotiating of a deal, whether it be this month or next summer, doesn’t in any way interfere or becomes a distraction to what matters most to Brown which is to play well and positively impact winning.

“You just want someone there to do their job and represent you well,” Brown said when asked what he’s looking for from an agent. “Someone that’s going to be open with you … somebody that you trust and Danny respects; Danny and the front office respects. They’re good, the Boston Celtics, they’re good at what they do. They’re not going to make any moves unless they’re sure; they’re certain. I don’t expect anything less.”

Brown said the process for choosing an agent began last season.

“I knew [then] that this time would come,” Brown said.

Brown said he has had discussions with around five or so agents, which was followed up in many instances by multiple conversations just to get to know them better as well as get a better handle on the services they offer and a better feel for what he will need for them to provide.

“Just sitting down with them asking, what they offer versus what you need; you make a pros and cons list of what you need and what you don’t need,” Brown said.

Throughout his career in Boston, the 6-foot-7 wing has shown noticeable growth in at least one aspect of his game from one year to the next.

Another year of consistently showing that kind of improvement can do nothing but make him a more coveted prospect when he hits free agency this summer.

Knowing how important a year this is for both him and the Celtics, hiring an agent will allow him to do a better job of locking in and focus on just playing the game.

“I don’t feel any pressure. I just want to be able to come out and play,” Brown said. “I feel like I trust in my ability, I trust in my team and I trust in the front office. They’ll make the decision that’s best for them, and I’m OK with that.”



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Bob I saw that article.

Let's hope it ain't Brons boy!

Unfortunately I think the cost of an extension goes up once an agent gets in the mix.  It is a smart move because JB needs to focus on playing and not on dealing with Danny boy.

I really like JB but he is not a max contract guy (neither is Simmons without a viable jumper)  

Danny should at least make him an attractive offer.  

The Celtics are never going to be able to build anything because they are constantly flipping their roster.

A #3 pick with his talent is way too valuable to let walk.  Sign him now and down the road you can always trade him.  We want him to play well this year and if he does the price to keep him is sure to go up next summer.

Players really have to have to have an agent, and his rookie deal is expiring.

I don't know that it means anything more than the time is coming to negotiate. Its probably not so much an indicator of which particular team, as it is a financially and legally wise choice to have good representation.

I am sure that Mr. Brown now has an agent because his next contract is going to be (or, at least could be) much more detailed and complicated than his rookie contract was.  Brown is a smart kid, and it is a good move for him to get an agent at this time.

As far as his value, I have to agree with DBOSS when he mentioned that he does not seem to be a max level player at this time, but surely should get an attractive offer on about a three year deal. Brown certainly has improved already, works hard enough to improve more, is a quality guy and seems to fit in well in Boston. I certainly do not want him to leave.

If he continues to improve during his next contract perhaps he will become a max contract guy. Cripes, after a 3 year deal he will still only be 26 years old so plenty of career time left to get a max deal for a bunch of years.

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/09/boston-celtics-news-jaylen-brown-hires-agent-contract-extension/



Jackie MacMullen says Jaylen Brown is working with agent Jason Glushon



By: Bryan Kalbrosky | 2 hours ago


Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has long been hesitant to hire an agent, opting for specialists and advisors to help with career decisions.

Back in December 2018, he insisted that this would remain the case even as he became eligible for a potentially massive contract extension. Earlier this month, he told the Boston Sports Journal that he “liked how it is now” when asked about his agent situation.


But there were other indications a change was on the way considering Adam Himmelsbach reported last month that the Boston wing considering hiring some representation as he sought a new contract (via Boston Globe):

“Brown has made it through three years without an agent. His mother has handled a lot of the responsibilities, and he has worked with a marketing executive. And that was probably a savvy play on his part, as rookie contracts are locked in anyway. But these negotiations are different. One league source said it appears that Brown will retain an agent for these talks.”

On the most recent episode of ESPN’s Hoop Collective Podcast, we learned an update.

Around the eleven-minute mark, Brian Windhorst asked Jackie MacMullan to confirm if Brown was still working without an agent. The veteran ESPN reporter said that was “not true” and that Brown was actually now with Jason Glushon.

The agent played both collegiate and minor league baseball and previously worked at Wasserman before opening his own shop.

Other clients currently represented by Glushon include former Boston big man Al Horford and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday. Both players agreed to contracts worth over $100 million the summer he founded Glushon Sports Management.



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