Jaylen Brown is having an action-packed summer. Kicking it off, he secured the richest contract in NBA history. He signed an extension with Boston Celtics worth $304 million over five years. However, that is just the part that created most headlines. It is an astonishing feat, as Brown hails from a modest single-family home in Marietta, Georgia. In a touching display of gratitude, Brown made a grand gesture for people who voted him onto the All-NBA team. This summer, he’s also dedicating time to his leadership role within the NBA Players Association.
Jaylen Brown’s passion for making a positive impact outside the arena is widely known and has led him to pursue another endeavor. Brown is helping Boston students reach higher education goals with his 7uice Foundation’s Bridge Program. However, his exciting offseason does not end there. It looks like Brown has managed to do the two things he loves the most by merging basketball and social work.?
Jaylen Brown will play in the Big3 All-Star Game
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Jaylen Brown is gearing up to showcase his skills on the court before the 2023-24 NBA season. The upcoming All-Star Game of the Big3 league is set to take place in the O2 Arena in London. Brown is not just attending the event but is?participating in the anticipated game. He will play the game on behalf of the London Youth Charity. Adding to this noble cause, the BIG3 league claims to match Brown’s donation to assist the all-star in global issues he passionately supports.?
#Celtics star Jaylen Brown will play in Saturday’s Big3 All-Star Game in London. Brown will play the game for the London Youth charity.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) August 25, 2023
While Jaylen Brown stands as the lone active NBA player in participation, former Celtics like Joe Johnson and Jordan Crawford join him too. The star-studded lineup doesn’t stop there, as a constellation of former NBA players will also partake in the action. Names like Michael Beasley, Jodie Meeks, Leandro Barbosa, Gerald Green, Jason Richardson, and others will also grace the court.
After securing the record-setting deal, Jaylen inevitably wants to give back. With his roots in mind, he’s determined to contribute meaningfully to his community, giving back while making an impact.
Brown thanked media members with a personalized gesture
As Brown inked his record deal, he ensured that the people who put him in the position got their ‘thank you notes’. He sent personally penned notes to every media member who voted for him for his prestigious All-NBA team selection. A player’s All-NBA team selection determines the player’s eligibility to sign a supermax contract. Mike Singer, a Denver Post writer, added a dash of excitement by promptly sharing his personalized letter on Twitter on the day he received it.
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Classy note arrived today from @FCHWPO @JGlushon.
No media member asked for their vote to carry enormous weight re. All-NBA. Cool of him to acknowledge that. pic.twitter.com/0FOVCWmnvC
— Mike Singer (@msinger) August 18, 2023
Brown earned back-to-back selections to put himself in the position. Over time, it is safe to say that Brown has learned from his teammate Jayson Tatum. Earlier, Tatum had experienced a financial setback during his rookie extension phase.
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