Jaylen Brown is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on October 24, 1996, in Marietta, Georgia, Brown has made a significant impact in the basketball world with his impressive skills and dedication to the sport.
Early Life and High School Career
Jaylen Brown grew up in Marietta, Georgia, where he attended Wheeler High School. During his high school years, Brown demonstrated exceptional basketball skills, leading his team to numerous victories, including the Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship. His exceptional talent earned him a spot on the U.S.A. Basketball Men’s U18 National Team, where he won a gold medal in the FIBA Americas Championship.
College Career
In 2015, Brown joined the University of California, Berkeley, under coach Cuonzo Martin. He played for the Golden Bears during the 2015/16 season, achieving a peak of 27 points per game twice. Brown was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft.
NBA Career
After being selected in the 2016 NBA Draft, Brown signed a contract with the Boston Celtics on July 27. He made his debut with the Celtics three months later and appeared in a total of 78 games during his rookie season. In 2019, he signed a $115 million, four-year contract extension with the Celtics. Brown has been an integral part of the Celtics, helping the team reach the NBA Finals in 2022 and winning the NBA Finals MVP award in 2024.
Personal Life and Interests
Jaylen Brown is primarily a vegetarian and has diverse interests including learning Spanish, studying history, meditation, and philosophy. He is also a big soccer fan and enjoys anime. Brown has a YouTube channel where he posts documentary-style video series depicting his life during the season and off-season workouts.
Significant Dates / Achievements
- October 24, 1996: Born in Marietta, Georgia
- 2015: Joined the University of California, Berkeley
- 2016: Drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the NBA Draft
- 2016: Signed a contract with the Boston Celtics
- 2019: Signed a $115 million, four-year contract extension with the Celtics
- 2022: Helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals
- 2024: Won the NBA Finals MVP award
Resources
- Jaylen Brown - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaylen_Brown
- Jaylen Brown - ESPN - https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/player/_/id/3917376/jaylen-brown
- Jaylen Brown - NBA.com - https://www.nba.com/player/1627759/jaylen-brown
- Jaylen Brown - Basketball-Reference.com - https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brownja02.html
- Jaylen Brown - StatMuse - https://www.statmuse.com/nba/player/jaylen-brown-9449/career-stats
Other Information
- Boston Celtics - https://www.nba.com/celtics
- NBA - https://www.nba.com
- Jaylen Brown's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/FCHWPO
- Jaylen Brown's Twitter - https://twitter.com/FCHWPO
- Jaylen Brown's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fchwpo