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NBA star Jaylen Brown wore a pro-Palestinian bracelet

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in General Factchecking by Novice (980 points)
https://x.com/defundisraelnow/status/1749947942843424987?s=46
by Novice (520 points)
"I'm impressed by your thorough research into the authenticity of the photo and the circumstances surrounding its capture, particularly the clarification regarding Jaylen Brown's contract extension. However, I'm intrigued by the bracelet featured in the photo. Have you explored its significance further? Considering it's worn by Jaylen Brown, a notable NBA player, it could hold symbolic or personal meaning. Investigating the bracelet's origin and any potential messages it conveys could enrich our understanding of the image and its context."
by Novice (890 points)
As a Boston Celtics fan, I can confirm this is true. This was from a game against the Rockets taken pregame. Multiple Celtics accounts posted the photo showing Jaylen Brown's support of Palestine. It was even posted on the Celtic's account. People have made claims that this is photoshopped but that is false.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?igsh=MWdpbmt4NjQ2aWUxaw%3D%3D
by Novice (510 points)
I wasn't sure if this was photoshopped or not, either, but seeing that you saw the posts and watched the game when it happened helps me know that it was real. Linking the Instagram post of it helped too.
by (160 points)
his claim is true but a little misleading. Jaylen Brown isn’t the highest paid player in the NBA, but from what I’ve found, it does seem to be accurate that he wore a “Free Gaza” bracelet. It was shown on January 21st before the Boston Celtics played the Houston Rockets and the official Celtics Instagram page posted it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?igsh=MWdpbmt4NjQ2aWUxaw%3D%3D
https://frontofficesports.com/the-25-highest-paid-nba-players-for-2023-24/

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+1 vote
by Novice (820 points)
This claim is true but has one misleading fact.

 I went to the original instagram post from the Celtics that posted this photo of Jaylen Brown and found that it was not photoshopped and he is in fact wearing a bracelet that reads "Free Gaza". This photo was taken on January 21st before the celtics game against the Rockets.

The misleading part of this graphic is the statement that Brown is the highest paid NBA player in history. Although Brown did extend his contract for 304 million dollars, which is the richest contract extension, he is not the highest paid NBA player. The highest paid NBA player for the 2023-2024 season is Stephen Curry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?igsh=MWdpbmt4NjQ2aWUxaw%3D%3D

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jaylen-brown-contract-extension-celtics-star-signs-304m-supermax-for-richest-deal-in-nba-history-per-report/

https://frontofficesports.com/the-25-highest-paid-nba-players-for-2023-24/#:~:text=The%20salary%20cap%20is%20a,State%20Warriors%20superstar%20Stephen%20Curry.
Exaggerated/ Misleading
+2 votes
by Apprentice (1.2k points)
After doing my own research it is apparent that Jalen Brown did in fact wear a "Free Gaza" bracelet in the tunnel leading up to an NBA matchup. Many accounts and fans see these outfits from media posts, thus giving Jalen Brown a huge oppurtunity to show what he supports. Jalen Brown is extremely intelligenet taking high level classes in his first and only year at UC Berkely. Being the one of highest paid athletes in the NBA means there are many eyes watching you at all times. Brown chose to express his thoughts on the current problems in Gaza. Brown has also expressed his concern for racism towards the black community. I found this in a new york times article.

Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Palestine/comments/19cv8ed/highest_paid_nba_player_in_history_jaylen_brown/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/sports/basketball/boston-celtics-jaylen-brown-activism-kanye-west.html#:~:text=His%20wants%20are%20different%20now,about%20issues%20like%20income%20inequality.

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/askwith-education-forum/18/02/askwith-essentials-who-jaylen-brown#:~:text=Although%20he%20only%20completed%20his,while%20in%20his%20first%20year.
True
by Novice (900 points)
You have a very solid fact check with sources and information. This makes it easy for a reader to educate themselves on the topic.
+1 vote
by Novice (980 points)

Looking at the link provided, I think that it can be misleading because the first headline says that Jaylin Brown is the "highest paid player in NBA history," which is false. That player is Stephen Curry, who, based on the verified website ESPN, has a salary of $51 million currently, compared to Jaylin Brown's at $31 million. Part of me believes they are trying to make him out to be someone he isn't either because the account on Reddit is named "Palestine," so they are pushing for a pro-Palestine point of view. Looking further, I went to Jaylin Brown's personal Instagram account or an account linked to him, which is verified Here, and it shows him wearing a bracelet that says "Free Palestine" on it. This is likely un-photoshopped due to it being from his account. Therefore, I can say that the claim is true that he did wear that bracelet.

(The links I used are in Blue) 

+1 vote
by Novice (900 points)
After looking into this claim made on Reddit, I can confidently say that the photo and message is true. Jaylen Brown was pictured walking into the arena pre game wearing a "Free Gaza" bracelet. I do not believe that the photo was altered in any sort of way, The Boston Celtics instagram was the first source to post it. I do not believe that they would have any motive to alter the look of one of their players. I believe that Jaylen Brown is choosing to use his fame to spread his beliefs in a non harming way.

https://www.instagram.com/celtics/?hl=en
+1 vote
by Novice (860 points)

Further research confirms that Jaylen Brown did, in fact, wear a "Free Gaza" bracelet, as stated in the Reddit thread. On January 21, 2024, Jaylen Brown was spotted wearing this bracelet before to the Celtics vs the Rockets game. The Celtics Instagram account posted and took the photo of him sporting the bracelet. The other statement in the Reddit thread was that Jaylen Brown is the highest paid NBA player, is false. Stephen Curry is reportedly the most paid NBA player, earning around $51 million annually. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.espn.com/nba/salaries

+1 vote
by Novice (600 points)

It's likely a bogus news that says Jaylen Brown, the highest paid NBA player ever, wears a "Free Gaza" bracelet as a show of support. It's true that sportsmen frequently utilize their position to advocate for social causes, but it seems improbable that Brown would put on such a divisive bracelet. First of all, the article makes a claim without including any reliable references or supporting data. It is hard to accept the veracity of such a claim in the lack of hard evidence. Second, donning a "Free Gaza" bracelet is in opposition to the NBA's overall goals and principles. The league is well-known for its stringent rules about political neutrality, which forbid players from making blatantly political remarks on the field or during games.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?igsh=MWdpbmt4NjQ2aWUxaw==

https://frontofficesports.com/the-25-highest-paid-nba-players-for-2023-24/

+1 vote
by Novice (600 points)

It's likely a bogus news that says Jaylen Brown, the highest paid NBA player ever, wears a "Free Gaza" bracelet as a show of support. It's true that sportsmen frequently utilize their position to advocate for social causes, but it seems improbable that Brown would put on such a divisive bracelet. First of all, the article makes a claim without including any reliable references or supporting data. It is hard to accept the veracity of such a claim in the lack of hard evidence. Second, donning a "Free Gaza" bracelet is in opposition to the NBA's overall goals and principles. The league is well-known for its stringent rules about political neutrality, which forbid players from making blatantly political remarks on the field or during games.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YVtjRtrYT/?igsh=MWdpbmt4NjQ2aWUxaw==

https://frontofficesports.com/the-25-highest-paid-nba-players-for-2023-24/

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