Jaylen Brown

Player Information

Jaylen Marselles Brown is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Born on October 24, 1996, in Marietta, Georgia, Brown played college basketball for the California Golden Bears before being selected third overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Celtics. A versatile player, he plays both small forward and shooting guard and has earned four NBA All-Star selections and an NBA championship with the Celtics.
Full Name :
Jaylen Marselles Brown
Birthdate :
24 October 1996
Birthplace :
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Gender :
Male
Height (cm) :
198
Weight (kg) :
101
Nationality :
United States
Parents :
Quenton Marselles Brown (Father)
Education :
Wheeler High School (High School), University of California, Berkeley (College)
Career Started :
2016
Notable Achievements :
NBA champion (2024), NBA Finals MVP (2024), 4× NBA All-Star (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025), All-NBA Second Team (2023), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2016), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2016)
Current Team :
Boston Celtics
Drafted :
2016
Drafted by :
Boston Celtics
Active Status :
From - 2016, To - Present
Contract :
Contract Year 2023 to 2028, Salary $304,000,000 USD

Biography

Jaylen Brown is a prominent NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his impressive scoring and versatility. Drafted third in 2016, he has steadily increased his performance, averaging a remarkable 35.9 points per game during the 2022-23 season. A two-time NBA All-Star, Brown has achieved notable milestones, including surpassing 10,000 career points. His estimated net worth stands at $60 million, enhanced by lucrative contracts and endorsements. Further insights reveal more about his career and achievements.

Early Life

Jaylen Brown is a professional basketball player who developed a passion for the sport during his childhood. He attended Wheeler High School, where he excelled on the basketball court and earned recognition as a consensus Primary-Team All-American.

In 2015, he was honored as Georgia’s Mr. Basketball and was also named the Gatorade Georgia Boys’ Player of the Year. Following his successful high school career, Brown took his talents to the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college basketball for one season.

During this time, he averaged 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, earning Primary-Team All-Pac-12 honors. His impressive performances paved the way for his selection as the tertiary overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, marking the beginning of his professional career.

Family Life

Jaylen Brown comes from a devoted family that includes his parents, Marcelles and Mechalle Brown, who have instilled the values of hard work and perseverance in him.

He has a younger brother named Quenton.

Jaylen attended high school alongside fellow NBA players Shareef Abdur-Rahim and J.J. Hickson, highlighting a strong athletic lineage.

His family has been instrumental in supporting his academic and athletic endeavors, and Jaylen is committed to giving back, often engaging with youth and sharing valuable insights from his upbringing.

Career

Jaylen Brown was drafted third in total by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft and has played his entire nine-season career with the team. Over this period, he has averaged 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, demonstrating notable growth in scoring and efficiency.

Brown reached a career-high average of 35.9 points per game during the 2022-23 season and earned NBA All-Star honors in both 2023 and 2024. In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, he excelled, being named Finals MVP while averaging 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over 19 playoff games.

Moreover, Brown became the 15th player in Celtics history to surpass 10,000 career points and ranks first in the franchise’s playoff history for three-pointers made, totaling 242.

Net Worth

Jaylen Brown’s net worth is estimated at $60 million, primarily from his NBA contracts, including a four-year, $115 million extension with the Boston Celtics.

His earnings from the 2024-25 season alone are projected to exceed $30 million. Throughout his career, Brown’s top contract salaries include $24 million for the 2021-22 season, $26 million for the 2022-23 season, $28 million for the 2023-24 season, and an anticipated $30 million for the 2024-25 season.

He also has lucrative endorsement deals, particularly with Nike, and engages in entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy through the 7uice Foundation.