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Jaylen Brown is having an action-packed summer. Kicking it off, he secured the richest contract in NBA history. He signed an extension with Boston Celtics worth $304 million over five years. However, that is just the part that created most headlines. It is an astonishing feat, as Brown hails from a modest single-family home in Marietta, Georgia. In a touching display of gratitude, Brown made a grand gesture for people who voted him onto the All-NBA team. This summer, he’s also dedicating time to his leadership role within the NBA Players Association.

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Jaylen Brown’s passion for making a positive impact outside the arena is widely known and has led him to pursue another endeavor. Brown is helping Boston students reach higher education goals with his 7uice Foundation’s Bridge Program. However, his exciting offseason does not end there. It looks like Brown has managed to do the two things he loves the most by merging basketball and social work.?

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Jaylen Brown will play in the Big3 All-Star Game

Jaylen Brown is gearing up to showcase his skills on the court before the 2023-24 NBA season. The upcoming All-Star Game of the Big3 league is set to take place in the O2 Arena in London. Brown is not just attending the event but is?participating in the anticipated game. He will play the game on behalf of the London Youth Charity. Adding to this noble cause, the BIG3 league claims to match Brown’s donation to assist the all-star in global issues he passionately supports.?

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While Jaylen Brown stands as the lone active NBA player in participation, former Celtics like Joe Johnson and Jordan Crawford join him too. The star-studded lineup doesn’t stop there, as a constellation of former NBA players will also partake in the action. Names like Michael Beasley, Jodie Meeks, Leandro Barbosa, Gerald Green, Jason Richardson, and others will also grace the court.

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After securing the record-setting deal, Jaylen inevitably wants to give back. With his roots in mind, he’s determined to contribute meaningfully to his community, giving back while making an impact.

Brown thanked media members with a personalized gesture

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As Brown inked his record deal, he ensured that the people who put him in the position got their ‘thank you notes’. He sent personally penned notes to every media member who voted for him for his prestigious All-NBA team selection. A player’s All-NBA team selection determines the player’s eligibility to sign a supermax contract. Mike Singer, a Denver Post writer, added a dash of excitement by promptly sharing his personalized letter on Twitter on the day he received it.

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Brown earned back-to-back selections to put himself in the position. Over time, it is safe to say that Brown has learned from his teammate Jayson Tatum. Earlier, Tatum had experienced a financial setback during his rookie extension phase.

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Despite Jason’s hint of being a superstar, his lack of All-NBA selection turned things around during his first extension. This meant that his $163 million contract could have quickly elevated to something above $190 million.

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day. His inclination towards the sporting world fits him right into our News Center. Beyond the scoreboard, Saahil remains on the lookout for quant frames, all while navigating the humorous tantrums of his dogs and their four-legged co-stars.

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