Celtics Fans Disappointed as Jaylen Brown Misses All-NBA First Team Selection
All-NBA Team snubs: Big disappointment after $285M star left out; Celtics fans frustrated
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The NBA announced its 2025-26 All-NBA Teams, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the First Team. Notably, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was omitted despite an impressive season, leading to frustration among fans. Brown's exclusion follows his significant contract extension worth $285.39 million.
- 01Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned his fourth consecutive First Team selection after winning back-to-back MVP awards.
- 02Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists during the season but was edged out for the First Team by Cade Cunningham.
- 03Brown finished sixth in MVP voting with 89 points and was included on 47 ballots.
- 04The Celtics secured a 56-win season, showcasing their strong performance.
- 05Brown's contract, signed in 2023, is the richest in NBA history at $285.39 million.
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The NBA revealed its 2025-26 All-NBA Teams on Sunday, highlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fourth consecutive First Team selection following his back-to-back MVP wins. Joining him on the First Team were Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Cade Cunningham, the latter two receiving exemptions due to injury-related game shortages. The Second Team featured stars like Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard, while the Third Team included Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray. A major point of contention was the exclusion of Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown from the First Team, despite his impressive season averages of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Brown, who finished sixth in MVP voting, was narrowly surpassed by Cade Cunningham for the final First Team spot. This decision sparked frustration among Celtics fans, many expressing their discontent on social media. Brown's contract, signed in 2023, remains the largest in NBA history at $285.39 million, ensuring his place with the Celtics through the 2028-29 season.
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Jaylen Brown's omission from the All-NBA First Team has sparked significant disappointment among Celtics fans, raising discussions about player recognition and contract value.
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