Jaylen Brown is named Eastern Conference Finals MVP as Celtics star lifts Larry Bird Trophy after sweeping the Pacers

Jaylen Brown scooped the prestigious Larry Bird Trophy after being named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP following the Boston Celtics' win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

The Celtics are Eastern Conference champions after snatching a dramatic 105-102 win over the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where Brown scored a team-high 29 points to propel Boston into the NBA Finals.

And after his heroics in Indiana, the shooting guard was crowned the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP ahead of teammate Jayson Tatum, who won the inaugural prize two years ago.

LeBron James led the praise for Brown on social media after his MVP triumph, writing: 'Keep going Young [king]! RESPECT!'

More to follow.