PRESS CONFERENCE: Celtics' Jaylen Brown talks about signing the largest contract in NBA history

Watch the complete press conference of Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown signing the largest contract in NBA history.
Jaylen signs the deal at his community event featuring Bridge Campers and his 7uice Foundation, alongside Olympian and civil rights icon John Carlos.
Celtics Governors Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca are joined by President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Jaylen talks about his plans to use his newfound wealth to address the wealth gap in the community, any added pressure he feels, the trade of his long-time teammate Marcus Smart, and the upcoming season and new-look roster.
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[@marcmann3073]

An awesome human being. The ancestors are happy and your family are proud of you.

[@ritchievernon8099]

I live in this city and I see the good things that jaylen does for us and the underprivileged and the minority kids in Boston you don't know him like we know him and he's going to use just about all of his contract to prove that point by interjecting right back into the City

[@FajrShabazz]

I apreciate that this brother didn't for get where he came from and making a difference for his people and not just for sports and all black athletes that have money need too follow in his footsteps and help his brothers and sisters we need housing more education for our black children and showing them that they are somebody and that we can do it with loveing ourselves and each other and thankyou for bringing our black wallstreet back to lift the black mans spirit back of doing something for ourselves thankyou brothet

[@MouthPieceExoticsBayArea]

Mans had a scholarship to MIT .. Trust in Jaylen Brown

[@Amatullah.574]

THIS is Black excellence 💫

[@bjb860]

Never in sport’s history I’ve seen a athlete get paraded for a big contract and discuss what he plans on doing with the money.. they never do this to White Athletes, now he has a target on his back.

[@Mishka12369]

Go BEARS!

[@josh35292]

This old man is tripping, wtf is he talking about? Hyping up a mid player at best like he is the 2nd coming of MJ

[@cozybookroom7113]

you don't understand he is probably one the smartest nba players to ever play the game. He negotiated that contract he is a very business savy person.

[@josh35292]

@@cozybookroom7113 The same guy who feels oppressed in America is smart? is that you are telling me? This guy and every other player in the league are as dumb as they come. and please he did not negotiate shit they have a whole team behind them making the calls and proposing ideas

[@ritchievernon8099]

You don't get it dude we love him here in our city and he's going to get even better as a player less pressure on him and Tatum and I'm talking to you Josh he's a givers giver you don't know what he does in this city we do! And he's going to use this contract to help the city and causes around the world what are you going to do with your contract Josh?

[@petejablowski2123]

Over paid

[@kobyschechter8163]

Every athlete is overpaid to play a child’s game. No matter the sport. As a huge hockey fan, people say all the time “hockey players don’t make shit.” The highest paid NHL player will be Auston Matthews starting in 2024-25. He signed a 4 year 53 million dollar contract (13.25 million a year) to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs until 2028. 53 million is A LOT of money no matter what way you slice it. Matthews also has endorsement deals so he makes more than one might think. When Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) signs his next big contract (not eligible to re-sign until July 2025) he will definitely get at least 8 years 120 million if not MORE. McDavid will have made well over 200 million by the time his career is over just from hockey. He also has a bunch of endorsements.

[@d-r259]

Black Power!!!!!!

[@burnswhenpees]

Not cool when white folks say it?

[@mentalprograming5365]

green power

[@RawDogTV]

✊🏿

[@Mauld4180]

I hope they trade him

[@sanchicomusic]

You’re a goon bruh

[@onetake721]

Why

[@XtoCee]

@@onetake721He’s a hater

[@ritchievernon8099]

I don't wish for them to trade him because he does so much for the city of Boston even before he got this contract some of you people wouldn't know that cuz you don't live in this city and you don't see everything he does we do

[@ritchievernon8099]

@@XtoCee who is a hater are you talkin about Jaylen Brown? Or somebody else please clarify because I live in this city and I know the wonderful things he does for our community idiots like stephenasmith have no clue about Jaylen Brown and Steven a smith never played basketball! He don't got the right to criticize anybody! And he's a punk on top of all that he's a Jaylen Brown hater

[@ritchievernon8099]

I followed him when he was a California bear and I liked his game even then and I have deep and high respect for him not just since he came to Boston but the incredible things he does for this city as well if some NBA players weren't so selfish maybe they could do things for their city as well! Take note NBA, this is how a real NBA player acts on the court and off, when you give to your own City your actions speak louder than words! If you don't know him the way we know him then maybe you should check him out before you make your comments! 🙏😔

[@screamingdizbuster7722]

Proud to have him as both a Celtic and a leader in the community! However, no more taking plays off on defense. Everything else is coachable and he is just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential as a player.

[@ritchievernon8099]

@@screamingdizbuster7722 absolutely agree with you and I really think the pressure is going to be taken off of him and Tatum as the only scoring solution at the end of the game which will help him and Tatum relax better and not feel the pressure of having to win the game themselves

[@screamingdizbuster7722]

@@ritchievernon8099 Having Zinger as a low-post option could be massive for us. We've now seen Rob practicing mid-range jump-shots on social media. I'd like to see him develop a baby hook, as well. All this will ease pressure on JT and JB. Let's hope D. White will be allowed to be the only guy bringing the ball up the court and initiating offensive sets. No point in wearing out JT and JB doing that and then making questionable decisions while everyone else impersonates statues. Pass the ball and move without it and we won't have to settle for so many poor shots.

[@ritchievernon8099]

@@screamingdizbuster7722 everything you just said I absolutely agree with! And this huge contract couldn't be in better hands because he will use it for the community and he will also use it for benefits around the world also! 🙏

[@ritchievernon8099]

@@screamingdizbuster7722 most likely Jordan will come off the the bench and should be a disruptive defensive nightmare against other teams! We can make some interesting combinations that will be very effective!

[@mellamohazy]

This Makes me So Happy for His Family & Future Family This is the Start of an Opportunity to Maintain this Level of Generational Greatness 50 Years from now You did your Job as a Man Jaylen, now Keep Going!!!

[@Getmoneyeveryday]

I love to see all black kids he helping not to say he shouldn’t help other but i rarely see athletes surrounded with African American kids that’s amazing I’m happy for him no matter what

[@Asolariot]

I was in the crowd with a pink shirt lol and Jaylen is such a fun guy, we played chess at some point and he was having so much fun playing with us.

[@Getmoneyeveryday]

@@Asolariot that’s Wasup hope you had a fun time

[@JudgeSonnier]

Jaylen Congrats to you and your future. Much-Love. Shoes to fill on the court and off.

[@salshan20]

L contract

[@kevinlove9191]

"BLACK WALL-STREET" TO BOSTON, SOUNDS A LIL RACIST TO ME 😮 HE'LL BE INJURED IN HIS 2ND, & GET TRADED SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! THAT'S THE NBA MANN

[@sojih]

This comment aged well…..Bozo