When Jaylen Brown drove to the basket with a graceful layup during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Celtics commentator Drew Carter delivered a razor-sharp quip that left viewers in stitches: “He went flying to the basket like he’ll be flying to Turkey at some point this season.”
Jaylen Brown has been in the headlines recently over his hairline troubles
The witty remark served as the perfect seasoning for a incident that has been trending on social media all week. During Friday’s game against the New York Knicks, Brown accidentally left a dark smudge on OG Anunoby’s white jersey after a physical play. The image quickly went viral, prompting Brown to admit he’d been “caught slipping” during a Twitch livestream.
Brown swiped his head on OG Anunoby’s jersey while driving to the basket
A black mark could be seen left on Anunoby’s jersey
What makes the situation particularly entertaining is how Brown has embraced the joke himself. He didn’t hesitate to reach out to the “master” LeBron James for advice, leaving a mock voicemail: “Code red! I need to know: Turkey or no Turkey? And I ain’t talking about no cheese sandwich.” Brown even humorously blamed Boston – where he’s played for 10 years – claiming the pressure and stress had “ruined his hairline.”
Behind all the laughter, Brown has been delivering impressive performances with a career-high 26.8 points per game. Though the Celtics have had a rocky start (2-3) without Jayson Tatum, Brown’s relaxed attitude and ability to laugh at himself have become valuable morale boosters for the team.