Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Slams Beverly Hills Over Canceled Event

Brown says the city's statement about the incident is false and that the event was sanctioned by the venue owner.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was scheduled to host a panel event in Beverly Hills as part of his All-Star Game activities, but the event was canceled minutes before it was set to start. Brown expressed his frustration on social media, calling the city "trash" and saying he was offended by their actions. The city of Beverly Hills released a statement claiming the event did not have a permit, but Brown rejected that claim, saying there was no permit application and the event was sanctioned by the venue owner.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between high-profile athletes and local authorities, especially in wealthy enclaves like Beverly Hills. It raises questions about the permitting process and whether celebrities are being unfairly targeted or treated differently than regular citizens.

The details

According to reports, Jaylen Brown was scheduled to host a panel discussion at an event in Beverly Hills that was expected to be attended by hundreds of guests. The event was part of Brown's stay in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game. However, minutes before the event was set to start, Beverly Hills police officers arrived and told Brown the event could not continue because they did not have a permit. Brown tried to get a clear explanation from the officers, but they did not provide one, simply stating it was "beyond my pay grade."

  • Jaylen Brown was scheduled to host the panel event in Beverly Hills as part of his All-Star Game activities.
  • Minutes before the event was set to start, Beverly Hills police officers arrived and shut it down, citing a lack of permit.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A five-time NBA All-Star who plays for the Boston Celtics.

City of Beverly Hills

The local government of the affluent city of Beverly Hills, California.

Jim Jannard

The creator of Oakley, a brand that Jaylen Brown is a partner in.

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What they’re saying

“It's beyond my pay grade.”

— Beverly Hills Police Officer (Yardbarker)

“That was not true. There was no permit ever applied for. Jim Jannard, he's the the creator of Oakley. I'm a brand partner in Oakley. They opened up the house to me.”

— Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Star (Twitter)

What’s next

It's unclear if Jaylen Brown plans to take any further action against the city of Beverly Hills over the incident. The city has stood by its claim that the event did not have the proper permit, but Brown has strongly refuted that assertion.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between high-profile athletes and local authorities, especially in wealthy enclaves like Beverly Hills. It raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the permitting process, and whether celebrities are being unfairly targeted or treated differently than regular citizens.