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?My Hero?: Bagging $3,000,000 Deal, 2X NBA All-Star Inspires Hip-Hop Legend Ice Cube Leading to Public Admiration

Aug 26, 2023 | 11:38 AM EDT

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2x NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown is consistently growing in his NBA career. He recently made the wealthiest contract extension deal with the Celtics valued at over $300M. His skills, coupled with his commitment to other causes, have made him a role model for many.?

His recent decision to participate in the BIG3 All-Star game has added another feather to his cap.

Brown is participating in a Big3 All-Star game?

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The BIG3, co-founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, is a 3-on-3 basketball league that has been getting popular. The short format of the game adds more excitement to it. Jaylen Brown has become the first active NBA player to participate in a game. The Big3 game will be held at O2 Arena in London. Brown?s participation is not just about playing basketball. It is about supporting a cause. The league will contribute towards the local charity for London Youth, which strives to make their life better. The Big3 will also match Brown?s donation to the organization.?

Brown’s decision to play in the BIG3 has been met with widespread praise, including from Ice Cube. In a tweet, he said, ?Jaylen Brown is my hero. He?s making a humongous statement by being the first current NBA player to play in a BIG3 game. By suiting up for our All-Star game tomorrow, he?s doing everything in his power to help the league succeed. Salute. Forever grateful??

Fans praising both Brown and Ice Cube?

Fans were quick to react to this news, and they were overwhelmingly positive. Most reactions reflected respect and admiration for both Brown and Ice Cube.

One fan commented, ?Walk that walk JB! Jaylen is the next Kyrie, he is standing up for what?s good for the people and sports ??????????.?

Walk that walk JB! Jaylen is the next Kyrie, he is standing up for what’s good for the people and sports 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🏀🏀🏀
— xMONCH (@DaRealMonch) August 26, 2023

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Another bored fan was really excitement about this format, ?For a crap year, this is turning out to be an awesome year. You?re slaying it, @icecube!?.?

For a crap year, this is turning out to be an awesome year. You’re slaying it, @icecube!
— Girl in the Corner (@getdownmidtown) August 26, 2023

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Some fans praised both of them by saying, ?Real recognize Real! ?

https://twitter.com/8othree/status/1695288120948769080?s=20

Others urged other NBA players’ participation.

Nice!!
I hope more players do the same.
— Leonardo Macarrão Mafra (@MacarraoMafra) August 26, 2023

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A Lakers fan was spotted, and he didn’t hold back, giving his own reasons.

I see what's going on here Cube. You are a huge Lakers fan. Jaylen plays in the big 3 game, hurts himself, derailing the Celtics as the favorite for the championship next year. Lakers, somehow, hold it together and win another title.
— Jeff Morneault (@morneault_jeff) August 26, 2023

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Brown?s participation is more than just a game, it?s about making a real social difference. His actions have not only received praise from Ice Cube but also from countless fans around the world. Sports is not just about winning games, it?s about winning hearts.

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