Two Boston Celtics make Boston Magazine 150 Most Influential Bostonians list

TL;DR

Jaylen Brown and Bill Chisholm from the Boston Celtics have been named in Boston Magazine's '150 Most Influential Bostonians' list, with Brown ranking No. 8 and Chisholm at No. 74. Brown is recognized for his contributions both on and off the court, while Chisholm is praised for his ownership of the franchise.

Key points

Jaylen Brown ranks No. 8 on the list
Bill Chisholm ranks No. 74
Brown is recognized for his off-court contributions
Chisholm is the new majority owner of the Celtics
The Celtics have performed well this season

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Two members of the Boston Celtics have made Boston Magazine's "150 Most Influential Bostonians" list, an annual ranking exercise put together by that publication. The Celtics duo are star Boston forward Jaylen Brown -- clocking in at No. 8 on the list -- and new franchise majority owner Bill Chisholm, No. 74. "What does an NBA superstar do on his day off? If you’re Brown, you host a fundraising bowling event for Boston kids or an education fair in Roxbury, with more than 50 partnering organizations," writes Boston Magazine. "Now in his 10th season wearing green—and carrying the Celtics through Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury—Brown is having his best year yet, averaging career highs across the board. He’s stepped up on and off the court, and the city adores him for it." The publication also had praise for Boston's new lead governor, even if he has yet to ascend to the heights his star forward has on the list (give it a few seasons, we think).

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during warmups before game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) "$6.1 billion is a lot to pay for a basketball team," posits Boston Magazine. "So far, it looks like a bargain. When an investment group led by private equity mogul Chisholm submitted the winning bid for the Celtics last year—a record price, just before a disappointing playoff exit—the city held its breath." "The Massachusetts-raised Chisholm has exhaled it: The team has done remarkably well this season, and the new owner seems to understand what this franchise means here. The parquet is in good hands." Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: iTunes: YouTube: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: *

Q&A

Who are the two Boston Celtics players on the Boston Magazine influential list?

Jaylen Brown and Bill Chisholm are the two Celtics members featured on the list.

What position does Jaylen Brown play and what is his ranking?

Jaylen Brown is a forward and he ranks No. 8 on the Boston Magazine list.

What contributions has Jaylen Brown made off the court?

Jaylen Brown has hosted fundraising events for Boston kids and education fairs in Roxbury.