Celtics' Brown: LeBron's 'just a regular guy to me'

LeBron James may have scored 38 points in the Cavaliers' Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics, but the four-time MVP's dominant performance did little to strike fear in the heart of Jaylen Brown.

While the Celtics rookie is fully aware of LeBron's accomplishments, he says he doesn't view him differently from any other player in the Association.

"I mean LeBron's a good player, but I look at him as just a regular guy to me," Brown told reporters prior to Game 2.

After performing well on both ends of the floor on Wednesday, Brown will likely be tasked with covering LeBron when the two share the court in Game 2 - an assignment the 20-year-old feels more than ready for.

"I've got to come out and compete just like he has to come out and compete," Brown said. "I have to tie my shoes just like he ties his shoes. There's bigger threats in my neighborhood than LeBron James, so I have no fear whatsoever of LeBron."

Brown collected 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting, nine rebounds, and an assist in 19 minutes on Wednesday.