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Jaylen Brown Slams NBA Refs, Pays the Price
13 Jan
Summary
- Jaylen Brown was fined $35,000 by the NBA for criticizing officials.
- Brown expressed frustration over perceived officiating inconsistencies.
- The Celtics player had zero free throw attempts in the recent game.
Jaylen Brown, amid an MVP-caliber season, has been fined $35,000 by the NBA following his vocal criticism of game officials. The Celtics guard expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the officiating, especially concerning plays where he drives to the basket, citing a pattern of perceived inconsistency.
His frustration reached a peak after the Celtics' recent loss to the Spurs, where the team was awarded significantly fewer free throw attempts than their opponent. Brown, who did not get to the line at all in that specific game, openly stated he would accept any fine for his comments.
This penalty comes as the Celtics reportedly rank last in free throw attempts per game this season. For a high-earning player like Brown, the financial penalty may be seen as a worthwhile cost for highlighting issues he believes impact the game.
