Celtics' Jaylen Brown makes substantial jump on latest NBA MVP ladder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Jaylen Brown is finally getting the recognition he deserves. The Boston Celtics forward has moved up to third on the NBA's MVP ladder, marking a season high for him, and jumping up four spots in the race for the prestigious award. Brown remains behind Nikola Jokic in first and reigning MVP, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, who sits second.

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