10 Years Before Winning 2024 NBA Championships, Jaylen Brown Revealed His Teacher Told Him He Was Jail-Bound

Jaylen Brown’s tweet from 2014 where he wrote that his teacher told him she would see him in jail has resurfaced. Read to know more.

Published on Jun 18, 2024  |  07:05 PM IST |  67.6K
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Jaylen Brown's journey as a successful NBA player is a powerful story of overcoming doubt and success. A tweet from April 28, 2014, captured a moment from his early life, revealing the harsh words a teacher said to him.

He wrote in the tweet, “My teacher said she will look me up in the Cobb county jail in 5 years .. Wow.”


Instead of letting the demoralization get to him, Brown used the comment to motivate himself to achieve his dream. Despite the skepticism and doubt he encountered, Brown did not let these negative predictions deter him. Instead, he used them as fuel to drive his ambition and prove his critics wrong.
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Viral tweet resurfaces

Brown’s 2014 tweet, reflecting the doubt upon him by his teacher, went viral again, reminding fans and followers of the adversity he overcame. The tweet first gained widespread attention in 2019, when Brown helped the Celtics secure a dominant 112-90 win, in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals Game 1.

Then in an interview with The Athletic, Brown recalled, “You don’t really forget instances like that. You use it as fuel and you move on.” This mindset helped him transition from a doubted high school student to an NBA superstar.

While the teacher’s remark sent Brown “in shock” and “surprised” him, he did not choose to reveal the name of the teacher to the media.

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Even after nearly ten years have gone, Brown still does not hold the teacher accountable for that comment. In an interview, Brown stated, Sometimes, because the education system is poor, especially in Georgia, sometimes teachers have too many kids and not enough help. I’m not blaming the teacher,” he said.
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NBA Achievements and Beyond

Today, Jaylen Brown is not only a champion, but also a three-time NBA All-Star. Brown has established himself as a vital member of the squad and a leader since the Boston Celtics selected him with the third overall choice in the 2016 NBA Draft.

His 29.8 points per game performance in the Finals demonstrated his ability to perform well under great pressure. Brown's key plays, including the game-winning shots, were crucial to the Celtics' victory. His leadership and performance on the field made him the cornerstone of a successful team.

Brown rose from a fan to a key member of the championship team, exemplifying his work ethic, determination and relentlessness. As Jaylen Brown continues to develop and grow throughout his career, he remains the cornerstone of the Celtics' future hopes and a role model for basketball players around the world.

In addition to his achievements, Brown inspired many people. His journey to becoming an NBA superstar is a testament to his dedication, determination and hard work. Brown's story tells us that a person's future is determined not by the opinions of others, but by his own actions and decisions.
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