Beverly Hills Apologizes to Celtics Star Jaylen Brown

City admits prior statements about event shutdown were inaccurate

Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:23pm

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The City of Beverly Hills has apologized to Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit. The city has now acknowledged that no permit application was submitted or denied, and the residence hosting the event had no prior violations on record.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of transparency and accuracy in public communications, especially when dealing with high-profile individuals. The initial statements by Beverly Hills raised questions about potential overreach by local authorities and infringement on personal property rights.

The details

The event promoting Brown's performance brand, 741, was held at Oakley founder Jim Jannard's home. Brown has a sponsorship deal with Oakley. While the city initially claimed the event was shut down due to a lack of permit and perceived code violations, Brown's company stated that no proof of any violations was ever provided, and no permit was ever applied for since the event was hosted on private property.

  • The event took place on the eve of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

The players

Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics star player who hosted the event at the center of this incident.

City of Beverly Hills

Local government authority that initially made claims about the event being shut down, but has now issued an apology and retraction.

Jim Jannard

Founder of Oakley, whose private residence hosted the event organized by Jaylen Brown.

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What they’re saying

“We acknowledge the City of Beverly Hill's recent clarification confirming that prior public statements made on their behalf were incorrect and false; specifically that no permit was ever applied for, denied, and that the residence had no prior violations on record.”

— Jaylen Brown Enterprises, Statement from Jaylen Brown's company

“Without observation, documentation, or confirmed violations, enforcement action based on belief alone raises serious due-process concerns.”

— Jaylen Brown Enterprises, Statement from Jaylen Brown's company

What’s next

Jaylen Brown's company has stated it remains open to a constructive resolution with the City of Beverly Hills regarding this incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of local governments maintaining transparency and accuracy in their public communications, especially when dealing with high-profile individuals. It also raises questions about potential overreach by authorities and the need to respect personal property rights.