It seems like every game, Jaylen Brown does two or three things that I didn't think he was capable of doing. Last night, in particular, it was that fourth-quarter 20-foot stepback jumper off the dribble over Dirk Nowitzki. Often, it's a crafty finish around the rim where he elects to finish with finesse, going around guys, where a straight-line drive to the rim would likely be an offensive foul.
He's got the defensive IQ, the athleticism, and the spot-up shooting ability, but it's these types of plays that show he's capable of being more than just an elite three-and-D guy. He's really added some off-the-bounce craftiness to his game this season; hopefully, he can make some strides as a playmaker as well. I don't think he'll ever be Kobe, but the Jimmy Butler comparison doesn't seem that far-fetched.