Jaylen Brown will head into the 2025-26 NBA season with the pressure of leading a franchise on his shoulders. With Jayson Tatum likely out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Brown will be the Boston Celtics ' star player and will be expected to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown offered some advice Wednesday to those who are battling anxiety and depression after opening up about some of his own struggles.

In an honest and candid interview with the School of Hard Knocks and posted on Instagram, Brown opened up about his struggles with mental health. "I've dealt with anxiety, even depression. I've been to some very dark places.