Boston Celtics
Brown had a mishap during the Knicks game last week. So, he called on a fellow NBA star for help.
Jaylen Brown had some fun while addressing the stain he left on OG Anunoby’s jersey during his livestream earlier this week.
As he leaned forward to create separation for a fadeaway jumper, Brown’s head made contact with Anunoby’s white Knicks jersey and left some residue on it.
After Wednesday night’s win against the Cavaliers, Brown confirmed that he called LeBron James for hair advice. He laughed and offered offered a quick “yeah” in response to the question.
James did not answer Brown’s call, but Brown went on for about 20 seconds making jokes about how he needed help.
“Code red, they caught me slipping,” Brown said on the livestream. “I need to know, Turkey or no Turkey, and I ain’t talking no cheese sandwich. This is some real [expletive] bro. Call your little bro back. Put all that other [expletive] in the past.”
Brown was asked about his reaction to the attention the call received on the internet. Fans had a field day poking fun at whatever product Brown used on his hair ending up on Anunoby’s jersey.
“I mean, it was my birthday, so I was feeling great to be honest,” Brown said of his decision to make a joke out of the situation. “Had a Jaylen Brown Day in Boston, which was pretty awesome. I’m not sure how many athletes get the privilege of having their own day.
“It was a pretty good day for me,” Brown added. “I just wanted to come out the next day and respond and get a win. Starting out the season 0-3 was not ideal, so that was on my mind more than anything.”
Brown scored 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting as the Celtics cruised to their first home win of the season, a 125–105 win over the Cavaliers. He grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists against two turnovers.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked for his thoughts on how Brown has been adapting without Jayson Tatum on the floor.
“I don’t think he would label it a new role or more pressure,” Mazzulla said. “Outside people are saying that. He’s not saying that. He’s saying ‘I have to play my game’ and do what the team needs me to do to win. That’s just not how he operates. He operates doing what the team needs.
“I think some of the changes that we’ve made have played to his strengths as far as the pace and the defensive activity. You’re reaping the benefits of that efficiency. He’s getting to his spots, making the right play, and competing defensively.”
Celtics forward Josh Minott, a newcomer who just experienced his first win at TD Garden, said it didn’t take long for him to notice Brown’s leadership.
“From what I’ve experienced, he’s becoming so much more of a vocal leader. It’s easy to him,” Minott said. “He doesn’t speak too loud, so you’ve got to listen up, but he definitely knows the right stuff.”
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