Celtics’ Jaylen Brown questions NBA’s need for a social justice award

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Boston Celtic Jaylen Brown appears on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" airing May 13, 2026 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images). Check your local listings for times. | Getty Images Jaylen Brown is skeptical about the NBA’s Social Justice Champion award, challenging the idea of honoring players for what he considers a basic responsibility. Brown, the NBPA Executive Committee’s Vice President since 2019, sees paying it forward a