• Jaylen Brown says he should have been named NBA Player of the Month for December.
• The NBA awarded Jalen Brunson the honor instead, prompting Brown’s public disagreement.
• Brown led the league in scoring for December and said no one had a better month than him.
• Social posts from X and Instagram related to the discussion were shared online.
H2: Brown voices disagreement after award announcement
Celtics star Jaylen Brown made his feelings clear after the NBA named Jalen Brunson Player of the Month for December. Brown, who led the league in scoring for the month, said he believed he deserved the honor instead.
“Neither one of them had a better month than I had,” Brown told reporters — a succinct and pointed reaction to the league’s decision.
H3: What Brown said and why it matters
Brown’s comment arrived after the NBA’s monthly award announcement. The Player of the Month honor recognizes individual impact over a calendar month, and Brown’s strong scoring output in December put him in the conversation.
The Celtics guard framed the debate plainly: he believes his December production outpaced other contenders. That kind of public disagreement is notable because it underscores how players measure awards against personal performance — and it fuels conversation among fans and analysts.
H4: The league’s pick: Jalen Brunson
The NBA selected Jalen Brunson as the Player of the Month for December. Brunson, a high-profile guard, received the honor for his play across the month, a decision that the league’s voters made based on a range of factors including statistical production and team impact.
H3: How fans and social media reacted
The announcement and Brown’s response quickly landed on social platforms. Two posts related to the exchange were circulated by fans and accounts tracking the story:
- Embedded post (X): https://x.com/FCHWPO/status/2007207284733321544
- Embedded post (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/p/DTB__uDCf-w/
Both links show fan reactions and clips that highlight the debate over who should have taken the award.
H5: What’s next for Brown and the Celtics
Brown’s statement does more than contest an award — it sets a tone for the rest of the season. Individual accolades can be fleeting, but Brown’s emphasis on continuing to perform is consistent with a player focused on team success and personal standards.
The Celtics will look to keep momentum while Brown aims to maintain his scoring form. Whether or not he converts that drive into future awards, his public reaction ensures the conversation about December’s best player won’t fade quickly.
Note: This story focuses on the exchange between Jaylen Brown and the NBA’s decision to name Jalen Brunson Player of the Month for December. Social posts linked above reflect fan reaction and highlights.
Image Referance: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/01/03/celtics-jaylen-brown-jalen-brunson-player-of-the-month/
