It’s that point of 12 months once we begin getting glimpses of gamers beginning to polish off new strikes and ramping up for the beginning of coaching camp in October. Earlier within the week, photos surfaced of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum figuring out collectively in LA with Tatum’s coach, Drew Hanlan.
And now, after signing the biggest contract in NBA historical past earlier this summer time, Brown can add one other first to his resume: being the primary energetic NBA participant and All-Star to seem within the BIG3 All-Star Recreation.
“Having some enjoyable with charity,” Brown mentioned of his motivations to make the journey out to London to play for London Youth, an area group targeted on serving to the capital’s younger folks. “Giving again to the group and assist. That’s it.”
When Brown signed his $304 million extension in July, he did so with kids from his Bridge Program in attendance, an indication of his dedication to not solely deliver Black Wall Road to Boston, however make investments his personal cash within the metropolis via training and sources to youngsters who don’t often have these alternatives.
“Jaylen Brown is my hero,” basketball entrepreneur Ice Cube tweeted out. “He’s making a humongous assertion by being the primary present NBA participant to play in a BIG3 recreation. By suiting up for our All Star recreation tomorrow, he’s doing every thing in his energy to assist the league succeed. Salute. Eternally grateful.”
Brown joined the ground with former Celtics greats Joe Johnson, Gerald Inexperienced, and Jordan Crawford and completed the sport with 9 factors and 5 rebounds in a 51-42 loss.
