Jaylen Brown Responds to Beverly Hills Event Controversy
Inglewood, California (AP) — Jaylen Brown, a prominent player for the Boston Celtics, has pushed back against assertions made by the City of Beverly Hills regarding the cancellation of an event he hosted before the NBA All-Star Game. The city alleged that the gathering lacked the necessary permits, which led to its abrupt halt.
Brown’s Reaction to the City’s Statement
After the conclusion of the game on Sunday, Brown expressed his discontent with Beverly Hills’ public statement, which implied that he had applied for a permit and ignored the denied request.
“I’m offended by Beverly Hills and the impression they created, suggesting we acted in defiance of their rules,”
he stated in an interview with ESPN.
“I fully understand the protocols and always aim to adhere to them.”
Details of the Event and Permit Denial
Earlier that day, Beverly Hills had issued a formal declaration to The Boston Globe, revealing that they had refused to grant a permit for the event. The gathering, which was intended to showcase Brown’s performance brand known as 741, was hosted at the residence of Jim Jannard, the founder of Oakley, with whom Brown has a sponsorship agreement.
According to the statement from the city, the permit was denied due to prior infractions linked to events held at that address.
“An event permit was submitted but rejected by the City due to past violations associated with gatherings there,”
the statement read.
“Despite this denial, the organizers proceeded to invite numerous guests, fully aware that such an event was not permitted. As a result, the Beverly Hills Police Department intervened and terminated the unlicensed gathering.”
Brown’s Defense of the Event
Brown contested the city’s position, clarifying,
“That narrative is incorrect. We weren’t required to obtain a permit because it was the host’s private property. Our families are close friends, and he graciously allowed us to use his space without needing formal approval. There was never an intent to apply for a permit.”
