Sports betting isn’t just changing the way fans watch games—it’s shifting how they treat the players too. With every app tracking points, assists, and rebounds down to the decimal, some fans are taking their losses way too personally. Jaylen Brown’s had enough of it. The Celtics star recently let loose on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, calling out gamblers who’ve been bombarding his DMs with hate whenever their parlays fall apart.

“If I happen to scroll through my messages,” Brown said, “I’m seeing stuff like, ‘f— you, n****’ or threats like, ‘I’ll see you in the street.’” He didn’t sugarcoat how he feels about it either. “If one of you parlay motherf—ers runs up on me,” he warned, “I’m gonna f— you up. Try it if you want to.”

And it would be wise if you don’t bet on him when the Knicks take on the C’s on Tuesday, as he’s listed as questionable. Brown’s been dealing with nagging right knee issues, and it’s been pretty noticeable. He hasn’t looked quite as sharp or explosive—definitely not the peak version of himself we’re used to seeing.

Still, the dude’s been toughing it out. He’s already played 62 games this season, which puts him just three shy of that all-important 65-game mark. Yeah, the one that decides if you’re even eligible for postseason awards.

Boston’s not stressing the final few games—and it shows. With the No. 2 seed in the East pretty much locked up, the Celtics are playing it safe. Al Horford’s already out, nursing a right knee sprain. Derrick White might suit up, but even he’s listed as probable with a sprained toe. And then there’s the rest of the starting group—all riding the questionable tag.

Kristaps Porzingis is battling an illness. Jayson Tatum has an ankle sprain. Jrue Holiday’s nursing a sore shoulder. At this point in the season, it’s all about staying upright and fresh for the real battle—playoff basketball. As a fan, you want to see them dominate every night, but deep down, you know sitting them now is the smarter call.

And speaking of smart calls, Brown made one years ago that still has people talking.

Jaylen Brown reflects back on his choice before he was drafted

Jaylen Brown wasn’t your typical NBA prospect in 2016. While most top guys had agents in their corner, he showed up to draft night, completely solo—no big-time rep, just confidence and a calculator. On the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the 4x All-Star explained how the numbers pushed him to take that risk.

“Standard agent fee is 4%,” he said. “So I’m starting to do the math. A house, car, and all that, whatever you was offering, was a lot less than what 4% would’ve been. Long story short, the math wasn’t mathing for me.”

And honestly, you can’t blame him. When someone’s asking for a chunk of your rookie deal just to shake a few hands and talk to GMs, it makes sense to question it. Instead of signing with an agent, Brown leaned on the NBPA to help navigate the pre-draft grind.

Even without a middleman, he still went No. 3 overall behind Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram. But his independence didn’t sit well with everyone. According to the reigning Finals MVP, a few agents tried to badmouth him behind the scenes, hoping to knock down his stock. Clearly, that didn’t work.

Years later, Brown did bring on Jason Glushon, the agent who helped seal his $304 million supermax deal in 2023. But even with that in place, Brown’s never stopped pushing for players to take control of their careers.

The message? Bet on yourself. Sometimes the math—and the moment—just makes more sense that way.