Jaylen Brown snubbed from NBA All-Star Game…again
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
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— 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.Click here for complete Boston Celtics coverage at 985TheSportsHub.com.
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