There is, however, one primary concern about the defending champs as the postseason nears: the health of Jaylen Brown, reigning Finals MVP and potential All-NBA selection this year. For most of the season Brown provided his usual high-level two-way play for the Celtics,

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown missed Friday’s game against Charlotte due to a sore right knee, making him ineligible for postseason awards because he'll fail to reach the league's threshold for number of games played.

As he pursues his second championship ring with the Boston Celtics, star guard Jaylen Brown has already made a major addition to his jewelry collection. Per TMZ, Brown purchased a $250,000 chain with a 200-carat Celtic-green emerald in the middle as he prepares for Boston's upcoming playoff run.