Jaylen Brown
Born 1996 · Age 30
American professional basketball player (shooting guard / small forward) for the Boston Celtics. Four-time NBA All-Star, 2024 NBA champion and Finals MVP; played one year at Cal before being selected 3rd overall in the 2016 NBA Draft.
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Born in Marietta, Georgia
Jaylen Marselles Brown was born in Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Junior season at Wheeler HS — breakout statistics
As a junior at Wheeler High School, Brown averaged 24.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game, leading the Wildcats to a 29–5 record.
FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal
Won gold with the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship.
High school senior season — dominant stats
As a senior Brown averaged 28 points and 12 rebounds per game and led Wheeler to a 30–3 record.
High school honors (McDonald's All-American, Mr. Georgia Basketball, Gatorade Georgia POY)
Named McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Mr. Georgia Basketball, Gatorade Georgia Boys Player of the Year and USA Today's All‑USA Georgia Player of the Year.
Enrolled at Cal — academic pursuits
Took a masters-level class in Berkeley's Cultural Studies of Sport in Education program and began learning Spanish with a goal to learn three additional languages by age 25.
Notable college games and season statline (Cal)
During his lone collegiate season (2015–16) Brown averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 34 games; scored 27 points vs Richmond (Nov 27, 2015) and 27 vs Utah (Jan 27, 2016).
Won Georgia 6A state championship (Wheeler HS)
Hit two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining to lift Wheeler High School to a 59–58 victory in the Class 6A state championship game.
Committed to California (Berkeley)
Committed to play college basketball for the California Golden Bears under coach Cuonzo Martin.
Declared for 2016 NBA Draft
Left Cal after his freshman season to enter the 2016 NBA Draft.
Pac-12 Freshman of the Year / First-team All-Pac-12
Named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and earned First-team All‑Pac‑12 honors for the 2015–16 season.
Drafted 3rd overall by Boston Celtics
Selected by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Signed rookie scale contract with Celtics
Signed his rookie scale contract after averaging 16.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals in six Summer League games.
NBA debut
Made his NBA debut in Boston's season-opening 122–117 win over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring nine points with two blocks.
First NBA start (19 points)
In his first career start scored 19 points in a 128–122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Rookie season — Celtics top seed and deep playoff run
Helped Boston claim the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Finals (lost to Cavaliers).
Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Selected to the NBA All‑Rookie Second Team at the end of the 2016–17 season.
Celtics draft Jayson Tatum (formation of core duo)
Boston drafted Jayson Tatum third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft; Tatum would become Brown's long-term backcourt/wing partner.
2017–18 season opener — 25 points
Brown scored 25 points in the season opener alongside rookie Jayson Tatum.
Concussion — missed time
Missed approximately two weeks in March 2018 with a concussion.
Set then-career-high 32 points
Scored a then-career-high 32 points in a 111–104 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
30-point playoff game — youngest Celtic to do so
Recorded a then-playoff career-high 30 points in Game 2 of the first-round series vs Milwaukee; at 21/22 became the youngest Celtic to score 30+ in a playoff game.
Playoff career-high 34 points
Scored 34 points in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series (Celtics ultimately advanced to later rounds).
MIT Media Lab fellow / education & philanthropy work
Named an MIT Media Lab fellow (2019); collaborated on the Bridge Program mentoring Greater Boston youth interested in STEM; launched/expanded philanthropic efforts.
Signed 4-year, $115 million contract extension
Agreed to a four‑year, $115 million extension with the Boston Celtics in October 2019.
2020 playoffs — Eastern Conference Finals appearance
Helped the Celtics reach the Eastern Conference Finals (Celtics were eliminated by the Miami Heat).
Career-high 42 points
Scored a then-career-high 42 points (Dec 30, 2020) in a 126–107 victory over Memphis.
Named to 2021 NBA All-Star team (first All-Star)
Selected as a reserve to his first NBA All‑Star Game.
Scored 40 points vs. Lakers
Scored 40 points in a 121–113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wrist surgery (torn scapholunate ligament)
Underwent wrist surgery in May 2021 to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist; expected to resume activities in ~three months.
Season opener 46 points (Celtics franchise opening-night record)
Recorded a then-career-high 46 points in the 138–134 double-overtime season-opening loss to the New York Knicks; set a Celtics record for opening-night points.
Scored 50 points
Scored a career-high 50 points along with 11 rebounds in a 116–111 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic (Jan 2, 2022).
First career triple-double
Recorded his first career triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 99–75 win over the New York Knicks.
Playoff career-high 40 points (ECF Game 3)
Scored a playoff career-high 40 points on 14-of-20 shooting in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Miami.
Reached 2022 NBA Finals (Celtics lost to Warriors)
Helped Boston reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010; Celtics lost the series in six games.
NBA Finals debut (2022) — Game 1 strong outing
Posted 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals in a 120–108 comeback over the Golden State Warriors.
All-NBA Second Team (2023)
Named to the All‑NBA Second Team after averaging a career-high 26.6 points per game in 2022–23.
Named to 2023 NBA All-Star Game (second selection)
Selected as an Eastern Conference reserve to his second All‑Star Game.
Signed 5-year, up to $304 million supermax extension
Agreed to a five-year extension (up to $304 million) with the Celtics, the largest contract in NBA history at the time.
Philanthropy — founder of 7uice Foundation and Boston XChange (founder)
Founder of the 7uice Foundation (education/economic opportunity) and Boston XChange (incubator and programming for marginalized communities); aims include bridging opportunity gaps.
NBPA elected vice president (youngest ever at age 22 previously)
At age 22 Brown became the NBA Players Association's youngest elected vice president (note: age 22 event occurred earlier; listed as a role he has held).
Recorded third career triple-double (13/11/10)
Posted a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in a 116–107 victory over the Houston Rockets.
YouTube channel / first episode of FCHWPO documentary series
Posted first episode 'FCHWPO: Pawn to E4' on his YouTube channel (FCHWPO stands for 'Faith, Consistency, Hard Work Pays Off').
Named to 2024 NBA All-Star Game (third selection)
Selected as an Eastern Conference reserve to his third All‑Star Game (2024).
Reached 10,000 career points
Scored 26 points en route to reaching 10,000 career regular-season points in a 124–107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
ECF Game 1 — clutch three to force OT
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs Indiana scored 26, grabbed seven rebounds, five assists and hit a late three to force overtime in a 133–128 OT win.
ECF Game 2 — matched playoff career-high 40 points
Scored 40 points in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals; Celtics swept the Pacers and Brown was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
Won 2024 NBA Championship; named Finals MVP
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4–1 to win the franchise's 18th NBA title. Brown was named NBA Finals MVP after averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.
Performed Umrah (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Brown performed a pilgrimage to Mecca (Umrah) in June 2024, following his conversion to Islam in 2021.
NBA Finals Game 1 — strong two-way performance
In Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals vs Dallas had 22 points, six rebounds, three blocks, three steals and two assists in a 107–89 Celtics victory.
NBA Finals Game 3 — 30/8/8 outing
Recorded 30 points, eight rebounds and a playoff career-high eight assists in a 106–99 win; joined John Havlicek as the only Celtics with 30+/8+/8+ in an NBA Finals game.
Season-high 44 points (2024–25 season)
Scored a season-high 44 points (16/24 FG, 6 three-pointers, 6/6 FT) in a 142–105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Dec 27, 2024 — his 11th career 40+ point game.
Career earnings / reported income milestone (aggregate)
Public reports indicate career basketball earnings of at least ~$179 million; 2025 reported single-season income around $49.2M (salary figures reported by NBA sources).
Family legal incident (father charged — reported)
Reports in August 2025 state Brown's father was charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing incident in Las Vegas; included here as a family/personal event mentioned in public sources.
Named reserve for 2025 NBA All-Star Game (fourth selection)
Selected as a reserve to the 2025 NBA All‑Star Game — his fourth All‑Star selection.
Played through a partially torn right meniscus during 2025 playoffs
Averaged 22.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and a career-high 3.9 assists in the 2025 playoffs while playing through a partially torn meniscus; Celtics eliminated in Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Knicks (4–2).
Arthroscopic right knee surgery (debridement)
Underwent successful arthroscopic right knee debridement procedure in mid-June to address the postseason meniscus tear; expected to be fully recovered by training camp.
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