Celtics' Jaylen Brown Has Taken A Sudden Leap As A Free Throw Shooter

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With the NBA regular season winding down, Jaylen Brown is making strides in one of the more surprising areas of his development. The Boston Celtics All-Star is shooting 88.1 percent from the free throw line over his last 16 games on 7.9 attempts per game.

NBA analyst Jake Issenberg pointed this out on X: “Is there precedent for a guy randomly making a free throw making leap deep into his career? Jaylen is shooting 88.1% from the line over his last 16 games. On 7.9 FTAs per game. Always thought it was kinda weird that JB wasn't a better FT shooter. He's money from that range.”

Is there precedent for a guy randomly making a free throw making leap deep into his career? Jaylen is shooting 88.1% from the line over his last 16 games. On 7.9 FTAs per game.

Always thought it was kinda weird that JB wasn't a better FT shooter. He's money from that range.— Jake Issenberg (@jakeissenberg) March 22, 2026

JB's FT surge arrives at a perfect time for the Celtics as they look to lock in the No. 2 seed in the East. Brown has been a model of consistency throughout the year, and better free throw shooting only enhances his already impressive scoring output. In close contests, those extra points from the line could prove decisive.

The Celts have leaned on Brown's versatility all season. His ability to finish at all three levels, now paired with improved accuracy at the stripe, creates even more matchup problems for opponents.

Through 63 games, Jaylen is averaging 28.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field. He has been the team's most reliable scorer and two-way contributor, helping keep the Celtics in the Eastern Conference mix despite major roster changes.

Brown's recent heater, including several games above 30 points, plus his free throw leap, positions him to peak as the postseason nears.

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