Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley came to the aid of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown following Brown's ejection during Tuesday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.The incident occurred midway through the second quarter when Brown received two quick technical fouls for arguing a no-call on what he believed was a foul during a turnover. Crew chief Tyler Ford explained postgame that officials saw no illegal contact in live play, leading to the ejection after Brown's continued protests.
The league donโt want you to get MVP Sir itโs Really sad because you deserve it this year๐๐๐ https://t.co/mFpV0XsDng
โ Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) March 11, 2026
Beverely reposted Brown and asserted that the league doesn't want to see JB win MVP.
The exchange fueled discussions about Brown's MVP candidacy, especially with the Celtics holding a strong 43-22 record in the Eastern Conference.
Analysts have noted Brown's career-best performance this season as a key factor, though some like Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey have dismissed the MVP hype as overblown, citing Brown's rankings in advanced metrics.
Brown's ejection came at an inopportune time, as the matchup against MVP contender Victor Wembanyama offered a prime opportunity to bolster his case. In MVP odds, Brown sits behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Cade Cunningham. Boston next faces Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, giving JB another chance to shine.
Jaylen is averaging 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game through 58 appearances this season while shooting 48.0% from the field.
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