In a historic moment, Boston Celtics point guard Jaylen Brown recently made his debut in the Big3 league, becoming the first active NBA player to participate in this 3-on-3 basketball format. His entry into the Big3 scene occurred during the exciting Big3 All-Star Game at London’s O2 Arena.
As a starter for Team Big, Jaylen Brown made a notable impact, contributing nine points, five rebounds, and two assists in a competitive matchup against Team 3. Ultimately, Team Big fell short, with a final score of 51-42, as reported by The Athletic’s Jason Jones.
It’s worth highlighting that Brown’s participation wasn’t just about the game; it was also a meaningful endeavor to support a local youth charity, London Youth. The Big3 league announced that it would match Brown’s generous donation to this cause, emphasizing the positive impact of his involvement.
Ice Cube, the founder of the Big3 league in 2017, lauded Jaylen Brown as a “hero” for his willingness to participate in this unique event.
This remarkable participation in the Big3 All-Star Game comes on the heels of Jaylen Brown’s historic achievement in the NBA. Just a month prior, he secured the most lucrative deal in NBA history by agreeing to a substantial five-year, $303.7 million supermax extension with the Boston Celtics.
Reflecting on his experience, Brown shared, “Having some fun for charity, giving back to the community, and supporting. It’s amazing being in this environment. Shout out to London, and shout out to the O2. Excited to give back to charity, excited to be a part of this, and I appreciate you, Ice Cube.”
The Big3’s championship game, which followed the All-Star Game, showcased former Boston Celtic Jordan Crawford’s outstanding performance. He scored an impressive 23 points, leading the Enemies to a 50-43 victory over the Triplets and securing their first Big3 title.
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