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Celtics' Jaylen Brown Blasts Beverly Hills After Cops Shut Down All-Star's Event
NBA star says city's police department is "trash" after shutting down his panel event during All-Star Weekend
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics star, is criticizing the Beverly Hills Police Department after they shut down his panel event during NBA All-Star Weekend. Brown says the event, hosted at a private residence, did not require a permit and was meant to be a positive discussion about the future of culture. He claims the city's statement about the event being unapproved is "flat-out wrong" and that hundreds of thousands of dollars were wasted on the shutdown.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between high-profile athletes and local authorities, especially around major sporting events. Brown's strong criticism of Beverly Hills raises questions about how cities handle celebrity-hosted events and whether there are double standards in enforcement.
The details
According to Brown, the panel event was hosted at a private residence owned by Oakley founder Jim Jannard and did not require a permit. However, the Beverly Hills Police Department shut down the event at 7 PM, claiming it lacked proper approval. Brown says the shutdown was a waste of hundreds of thousands of dollars and that the event was meant to be a positive discussion about the future of culture.
- The event was shut down by police on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at 7 PM.
The players
Jaylen Brown
A starting forward for the Boston Celtics who played in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Beverly Hills Police Department
The law enforcement agency that shut down Brown's event, claiming it lacked proper approval.
Jim Jannard
The founder of Oakley who owned the private residence where Brown's event was hosted.
What they’re saying
“Beverly Hills is so trash. I'm offended had a great panel about the future of culture with great guest people worked hard for this how dare yall.”
— Jaylen Brown, NBA Player (X)
“I'm offended by Beverly Hills by the statement they put out, like we applied for something and didn't get it, and we did it anyway (and) we were insubordinate. I know how to follow the rules. I'm smart enough to follow the guidelines.”
— Jaylen Brown, NBA Player (N/A)
What’s next
It's unclear if Brown plans to take any further action against the Beverly Hills Police Department or the city over the shutdown of his event.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between high-profile athletes and local authorities, especially around major sporting events. Brown's strong criticism of Beverly Hills raises questions about how cities handle celebrity-hosted events and whether there are double standards in enforcement.
