Jaylen Brown — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship in 2024, earning Bill Russell Finals MVP and Eastern Conference MVP honors.
Professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
Serves as Vice President of the NBPA, becoming the youngest elected member in 2019.
Founded 741, a self-funded sneaker and athleisure brand.
Co-founded THINK450 to give players control over their name and likeness.
MIT Media Lab Director's Fellow.
Prioritized academics, taking graduate-level courses as a freshman at UC Berkeley.

Biography

Jaylen Brown is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, known for his leadership and performance on the court. In 2024, he led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship, securing both the Bill Russell Finals MVP and Eastern Conference MVP honors. Drafted 3rd overall in 2016, he joined the Celtics at 19 and later signed a 5-year, $304M supermax extension in 2023.