Boston Celtics Legend Kevin Garnett Sends Out Viral Post About Jaylen Brown

Kevin Garnett sent out a post (via X) about Jaylen Brown.

Feb 19, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports / Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been among the best players in the NBA for the previous five seasons.

This past year, he made his third All-Star Game and averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 70 games.

On Sunday, Brown went viral for an Instagram post where he was seen training in a pool.

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Many people reacted to Brown's post.

One person who sent out a response was Celtics legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Kevin Garnett.

His post had over 9,000 likes and 270,000 impressions in 12 hours.

Garnett wrote: "Lord… @FCHWPO is under water with a dumbbell in one hand and a basketball in the other…. 🤣🤣🤣

Shyt might be over for everybody ☘️🔥🤝🏾"

Lord… @FCHWPO is under water with a dumbbell in one hand and a basketball in the other…. 🤣🤣🤣

Shyt might be over for everybody ☘️🔥🤝🏾

— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) August 18, 2024

Brown appearing to be training so hard is a good sign for Celtics fans because they are already coming off a season where they won the NBA Championship over the Dallas Mavericks.

The title was their first since Garnett was on the roster (with Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen) in 2008.

Take this pic before I drown pic.twitter.com/38mhDaufyY

— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) August 18, 2024

Brown was initially the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Cal.

The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has spent his entire eight-year career in Boston.

Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown holds the MVP trophy during the Boston Celtics Championship parade. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Garnett spent 21 seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets (in addition to the Celtics).

He won the 2004 MVP Award and had 15 All-Star appearances.