Jaylen Brown received high praise after winning his first Eastern Conference Finals MVP on Monday night. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave the Boston Celtics star a shoutout on social media following his impressive performance to close out the Indiana Pacers in Game 4.

Receiving compliments from one of the greatest players of all time is no small feat, especially considering James has been in Brown’s position many times throughout his career. James dominated the Eastern Conference for the majority of his career and likely would have secured countless Eastern Conference Finals MVPs if the award had existed during his tenure in the conference.

Brown had an outstanding series as the Celtics swept the Pacers, averaging 29.8 points per game and proving crucial in some of the series’ biggest moments. He hit a game-tying three-pointer with just seconds remaining in Game 1, sending the game into overtime, where Boston ultimately secured the win.

He followed that performance with a 40-point game in Game 2, matching his playoff career high. On Monday, Brown delivered a clutch block that set up a Derrick White three-pointer to take the lead in the final minute.

While Jayson Tatum has been the Celtics’ clear star over the last few seasons, Brown is proving he’s just as important. His efforts were recognized with the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy on Monday. Not only did he get to hold the ECF MVP trophy, but he also received recognition from LeBron James, the man who owned the Eastern Conference for years