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Draymond Green Calls Out Jaylen Brown After Celtics Blow 3-1 Lead
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics lost a 3-1 playoff lead, prompting Jaylen Brown to criticize Joel Embiid for flopping. Draymond Green responded to Brown's comments, highlighting the controversy surrounding the situation.
Key points
- Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Playoffs
- Jaylen Brown criticized Joel Embiid for flopping
- Draymond Green responded to Brown's comments
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The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and Jaylen Brown has made headlines for some of his comments after the loss.
In his Game 7 postgame press conference, Jaylen Brown made a comment about Joel Embiid "flopping around." He doubled down during a livestream on Sunday, saying Embiid flops and that flopping has ruined the league. His comments have drawn criticism, and Draymond Green chimed in on "The Draymond Green Show" on Monday.
"As you all know, (I am) not a huge fan of calling a guy out once you've lost. I just don't love that, because it comes off as excuse-making. A lot of people are trying to say, 'Aw man, Jaylen Brown's making an excuse.' When you, in fact, could be telling the dead honest truth, but because you lost, people are always going to say, 'There's the excuse,' and they're going to make out what you're saying to be an excuse, so it ultimately doesn't hold weight."
Q&A
What did Jaylen Brown say about Joel Embiid after the Celtics' loss?
Jaylen Brown criticized Joel Embiid for 'flopping around' during his postgame press conference and reiterated his stance during a livestream.
How did Draymond Green respond to Jaylen Brown's comments?
Draymond Green addressed Jaylen Brown's remarks on his podcast, contributing to the ongoing discussion about player conduct in the NBA.
What were the consequences of the Celtics blowing a 3-1 lead?
The Celtics' failure to close out the series has led to significant scrutiny of the team's performance and individual player comments in the aftermath.
