Celtics' Jaylen Brown Trashes Refs After Season-Ending Playoff Loss to 76ers

Jaylen Brown in the 2026 NBA playoffs
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The Celtics star also used a clip of a specific play he was called for a foul on, arguing, "It's a common basketball play, every player does it," and asked, "So why are you targeting me?"

Brown claimed his theory of an "agenda" was supported by some league officials. "I actually spoke to some refs and they said it was an agenda going into each game," Brown said, adding, "Any time Jaylen brings his arm up, just from reputation, just call it, but [76ers forward] Paul George does the sam thing, [New York Knicks guard] Jalen Brunson does the same thing. I could go down the list."

Brown said the 76ers "took advantage of the officiating" to win the series after being down three games to one.

Brown concluded his rant with a message to officials, telling them they "better keep that same energy with everybody else" as the playoffs continue.

Brown's claims weren't met with much support from disappointed Celtics fans, who felt he was making excuses for the team's poor play to close out the series. One popular NBA podcaster said, "Really dislike everything he’s said since losing. Bummer," in response to the clip from Brown's Twitch. "He pushed off multiple times in every game. He gets away with so many offensive falls. I think he needs a little more self awareness," said another fan.

Now that they've defeated Brown and Boston, the 76ers will take on the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1 tips off from New York on Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. ET.

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