Celtics Star Jaylen Brown's Hairline Mishaps Spark Hilarious Mascot Trolling

The 2025-26 NBA season has been marked by an ongoing joke surrounding Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown's fake hairline. On November 9th, just five days before the current date of November 14th, the situation took a hilarious turn when the 76ers mascot Franklin the Dog trolled Brown during a live broadcast.

During the game, the mascot playfully stepped out of Brown's way, as if trying to avoid getting his shirt smudged by the Celtics guard's hairline spray. This moment quickly went viral after being shared on social media. Fans were quick to react, with many finding the mascot's perfectly timed jab highly amusing.

However, not everyone was amused, as a few fans came to Brown's defense. The Celtics star has been the butt of jokes throughout the season, with his use of hairspray to conceal his receding hairline becoming a running gag. This issue first gained attention during the Celtics' trip to New York in October, when Brown accidentally smudged OG Anunoby's jersey after brushing his head against the defender.

Despite the ongoing jokes, Brown's play on the court has not suffered. In the absence of teammate Jayson Tatum, the guard has stepped up as the focal point of Boston's attack, averaging 27.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting 51.5% from the field.

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Brown decides to embrace a cleaner look, similar to that of his teammate Derrick White, or if the hairline jokes will continue to be a central part of his narrative.