Fans are still not over Jaylen Brown’s disappointing performance in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest. Earlier this season, Brown signed a contract extension with the Boston Celtics worth $304 Million over the next five years, making it the most lucrative deal in NBA history. Despite this, he has been receiving mixed reviews from NBA fans.
During the recent NBA All-Star break, Brown made headlines for a different reason. A video surfaced showing him playing basketball with some kids in Boston. However, the video revealed that Brown struggled to dribble the ball and even lost control of it, leaving NBA fans shocked.
In the current season, Brown has been performing well, averaging 22 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with a 49.2 FG%. The Celtics are currently the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference standings, boasting the best record in the league at 43-12.
Despite his regular season performance and contract extension, fans are still not letting go of Brown’s disappointing slam dunk contest performance. The video of him struggling against kids only added fuel to the fire. Some fans defended Brown, stating that he was simply trying to have fun with the kids.
While the slam dunk contest may have been a letdown, Brown redeemed himself in the All-Star game. He scored an impressive 36 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists in just 22 minutes of play. Team East emerged victorious, becoming the first team in NBA history to score 200 points in an All-Star game.
According to the Source firstsportz.com