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Jaylen Brown snubbed from NBA All-Star Game…again

Author Alex Barth
Feb 11, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) brings the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics fans took notice when Jaylen Brown wasn’t named to the NBA All-Star Game during last week’s announcement. Brown has unsurprisingly one of the Celtics’ best players this year, and played a key role in their turnaround and current eight-game winning streak.

Yet while some were disappointed, Brown’s candidacy wasn’t entirely ruled out. Some speculated he could be added to the game as an injury replacement for Kevin Durant, although that spot went to Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball.

However, it appeared Brown – who appeared in his first All-Star game last year – would get another chance when newly-acquired Sixers guard James Harden had to opt out due to a hamstring injury. Despite

ALL STAR #jaylenbrown if not pic.twitter.com/ZG9jFNuSxK

— Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) February 14, 2022?s=20&t=c62sv7COcRcftLQ547pv7Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">campaigning from his teammates, Brown was passed over again. On Monday afternoon,

Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen has replaced James Harden in the NBA All-Star Game.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 14, 2022?s=20&t=c62sv7COcRcftLQ547pv7Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the NBA announced that spot would go to Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen.

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at abarth@985TheSportsHub.com.

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering both the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.

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