Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Ejected, Reacts on Twitter

Brown lashed out at officials after being tossed from close game against Spurs

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was ejected from Tuesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs after receiving two technical fouls for arguing with officials. Brown took to Twitter during halftime to voice his frustration, tweeting "This the sh*t I be talking about." The incident occurred after Brown disagreed with an out-of-bounds call, leading to a heated exchange with referee Tyler Ford that resulted in the two technical fouls and Brown's ejection.

Why it matters

Brown's ejection could prove costly for the Celtics, who were leading the close game 51-49 at the time. The Celtics are fighting to maintain their position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, while the Spurs are also jockeying for position in the West. Brown is a key player for the Celtics, averaging a team-high 28.7 points per game this season.

The details

The incident began when Brown took issue with an out-of-bounds call that went against the Celtics. He argued vehemently with referee Tyler Ford, throwing his arms wide and questioning the call. Ford hit Brown with a technical foul, but Brown continued to gesture at the officials, leading a second official to eject him with a second technical.

  • The incident occurred during the first half of Tuesday night's game between the Celtics and Spurs.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics, averaging a team-high 28.7 points per game this season.

Tyler Ford

The NBA referee who issued the first technical foul to Jaylen Brown, leading to his ejection.

Derrick White

A Celtics teammate who tried to hold back Jaylen Brown after his ejection.

Sam Hauser

Another Celtics teammate who tried to hold back Jaylen Brown after his ejection.

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What they’re saying

“This the sh*t I be talking about.”

— Jaylen Brown (Twitter)

What’s next

The Celtics will have to adjust without their star player for the remainder of the game, as they try to maintain their position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

The takeaway

Jaylen Brown's ejection highlights the ongoing tensions between NBA players and officials, with Brown voicing his frustration on social media. The incident could have significant implications for the Celtics' playoff positioning, underscoring the importance of maintaining composure on the court.