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Kevin Garnett retired 7 years ago. Still, the 2004 NBA MVP has been tracking the daily happenings in the basketball world. The infamous trash-talker has done various interviews and used his social media to share opinions on the league’s current crop of talent. Having heard the record-breaking news, KG took to Instagram to share a reel where Jaylen Brown talked about his future.

The 26-year-old has become one of the most talked about names in basketball. It started with his latest contract extension; the largest in league history. But since signing it, Brown has stayed in the headlines through his pursuit of social welfare.

Jaylen Brown wants to solve the ‘Wealth Disparity’ issue

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown agreed to continue with his team for an additional five years. For his loyalty and contributions, the team awarded him with a record-breaking $304 million Supermax contract. The most expensive contract in league history! Brown recently sat down with various media representatives as part of a press conference held at the MIT Media Lab.

When asked about what he plans to do with the incoming wealth from his new contract, Brown was quick to respond.

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Brown laid down his vision to launch a project that will help to ?bring Black Wall Street? to Boston. He announced that it is part of his strategy to attack the wealth disparity that exists.

?With the biggest financial deal in NBA history, it makes sense to talk about one, your investment in community, but two also, the wealth disparity here that nobody wants to talk about,? said JB.

 

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He stated that there is data supporting the idea that the entire economy would benefit from bridging the wealth gap. The 2x All-Star explained, “It’s top five in the U.S., it’s something that we can all improve on. It’s unsettling.?

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Through his platform, Brown believes that new businesses and jobs can be made for underprivileged communities to grow their resources. For this, he will need some help from a few influential partners. And The Big Ticket?has already shown his willingness!

Garnett calls upon his wish to “protect JAY BROWN FRFR”

A portion of the conference where Brown laid down his ideas was uploaded on Instagram. The video generated reactions from everyone, including Minnesota Timberwolves legend, Kevin Garnett.

KG took to his Instagram account to upload the video on his story. The 15x NBA All-Star further went on to write, ?Young fella TALK YO TALK? ?We need to protect JAY BROWN FRFR. He?s on another level with this. RESPECT YOUNGIN? FU**IN!!?

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Garnett?s 1 million Instagram followers have hardly seen the former player so expressive about his praises for another player.

This action has been in contrast to other NBA fans who feel that Brown does not deserve what is coming to him. Recently, he stood up against a Twitter user who claimed that the 26-year-old Celtics player is not worthy of so much money.

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When sportsmanship dominates over unnecessary hate, it’s always a great sight. With Brown expressing his ambitious views, fans will have to wait and see how will he follow through on them.