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The Comedian wrote:This is pretty cool. Figured this was the best spot for it.
https://theundefeated.com/features/celtics-jaylen-brown-host-event-2017-nba-summer-league/NBA players under 21 can’t legally drink or go to nightclubs while in Sin City for Summer League, so Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is bringing some clean fun their way on Monday night.
The second-year player confirmed to The Undefeated that he is hosting “Jaylen Brown’s Welcome to the NBA Night” at an undisclosed location. The goal of the gathering is for selected rookies and young players to bond, meet mentors and exchange ideas. Brown is paying more than $5,000 of his own money for the event, a source told The Undefeated.
“There are a lot of young guys here, and there is nothing to do in Vegas if you’re under 21,” the 20-year-old Brown told The Undefeated. “I just want to do something. Hang out, talk to them. Build relationships. I’m not 21. [Celtics teammate] Jayson [Tatum] is not 20. A lot of the draft picks are young".Brown has commitments from the top five picks in the 2017 NBA draft to attend his party: Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers, Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers, Tatum, Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson and Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, a source said. Other rookies include Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, Sacramento Kings center Harry Giles and forward Justin Jackson, and Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk. The source added that 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon and forward Thon Maker of the Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, Suns forward Marquese Chriss, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell and Kings guard Buddy Hield are expected to attend as well. Chrysa Chin, executive vice president of strategy and development for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA); Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who mentors Brown; and rapper G-Eazy also are expected to be there.
Chriss described Brown’s party as a “big deal.”
“I feel welcomed,” Chriss told The Undefeated. “He’s one of my friends. It’s just showing a leadership role with him reaching out to other players to bring them together for this event. I want to come to it just to hang out, build relationships, talk to people and enjoy myself".
Higgs Boston wrote:Today Lakers vs Kings, I'm wondering if Fox will destroy lonzo like always.
KF10 wrote:blind prophet wrote:KF10 wrote:Fox vs Ball tonight. The house will be packed!
For the national crowd...
I heard that our new arena is sold out to watch via broadcast in Vegas.
That's pretty crazy, on a Monday too.
Wow, that's insane.
codydaze wrote:PockyCandy wrote:JellosJigglin wrote:No Lonzo, no Ingram. Wont even bother watching this one.
You should still watch. Kyle Kuzma is about to drop 50 on them.
He's not playing either. Neither is Josh Hart.
Catchall wrote:Dragan Bender is starting to look like a nice player.
bwgood77 wrote:Catchall wrote:Dragan Bender is starting to look like a nice player.
I saw people calling him a bust after the last game. This past season the Suns played better offensively and defensively when he was on the floor. Even in their last game yesterday, where a lot of people were complaining about him, and the Suns got dominated, they played best with him on the floor. He was the only starter who played 30+ minutes who didn't have a double digit negative +/-. His was -2. Most of them were like -15 or -17. He plays smart and does a lot of little things...makes good passes.
They park him out at the 3 pt line a bit too much because he can be much more useful than that. The worst part about this Suns summer league team is they have no spacing because Derrick Jones Jr is a horrid shooter, and Josh Jackson isn't great, so your wings can't spread the floor and opposing D's can just crowd the lane most of the time which kills Chriss and Derrick Jones Jr's strength at finishing in the paint.
