Jaylen Brown (Image Credit: First We Feast/Youtube)
Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics’ shooting guard, has been instrumental in the team’s recent achievements. Following their victory in the 2023-24 NBA season, the 27-year-old has been making the most of the offseason. He recently appeared on a podcast, where he discussed the players who have had the most significant influence in the league’s history. Interestingly, Brown did not mention LeBron James, instead choosing to highlight several other NBA legends.

During a recent appearance on First We Feast’s Hot Ones, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was asked about his pick for the most influential players in NBA history. While eating spicy wings throughout the episode, Brown chose Michael Jordan for his marketability and for globalizing the game.

Brown then picked Allen Iverson to represent the urban nature of basketball and Kobe Bryant to represent the Mamba mentality. Brown also selected Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for his exceptional three-point shooting abilities and Bill Russell for his influence beyond being an athlete or entertainer.

After hearing Brown’s statement, fans expressed their thoughts in the video’s comment section. One fan remarked, “What a thoughtful, well-spoken, and intelligent guest. I really enjoyed this one.”

Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “JB is really an all-timer. So happy he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves… making Boston proud every day!”

An NBA Enthusiast commented, “Dudes extremely well spoken, well mannered and intelligent. great interview.”

Another fan mentioned, “Lifelong Laker person and Celtics hater. After watching JB’s thoughtfulness and intelligence – can’t help but being a fan of the person.”

Jaylen Brown Shares His Epic ‘Welcome to the NBA’ Moment

During his discussion with host Sean Evans, Brown was seen eating spicy wings while sharing his thoughts on various topics about the league. Later in the interview, the Celtics star, who recently gifted his unreleased shoes to a kid, was asked about his ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment.

Brown revealed, “When the first check hits your bank account. That was my welcome. I told them to mail it to me so I could feel it and touch it. I wanted to see my first check, feel it in my hand.”

During the 2023-24 NBA season, Brown showcased exceptional talent, particularly in the playoffs. As a result of his outstanding performance, fans are eagerly anticipating to see the Celtics guard in the upcoming season.