NBA: Breaking Down Every Eastern Conference Rookie, Team-By-Team

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard David Nwaba (10) guards Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) as he drives to the basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center. The Celtics won 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown, Demetrius Jackson

Jaylen Brown is the big pick up the Celtics made in the draft and he fits in nicely with the team and Brad Stevens’ coaching style. If you just look at his stat line, the biggest blunder would be his 68.6 free throw percentage. That’s something that can be worked on over time, but otherwise, he’s a solid player.

Boston overall has a young team and Brown is a good piece off of the bench for them. He did start in 20 games, so there is some potential for him to eventually be a full time starter. For an NBA rookie, he’s heading in the right direction. Some days he won’t score, so consistency will be key for him. Overall, he’s a rookie with a lot of potential.

Demetrius Jackson only appeared in five games this season and in two of those games he only played 13 and 11 seconds. This is by no means enough court time to say much else about him.

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