Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown has expressed dissatisfaction with an apology issued by the city of Beverly Hills following the shutdown of an event he was hosting. The incident occurred during the NBA All-Star Weekend, where Brown was promoting his performance brand, 741, at a private residence in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood.
The event was initially disrupted by local police, prompting the city to release a statement claiming a permit for the gathering had been applied for but denied due to previous violations at that location. However, this claim was later retracted when the city acknowledged that no application had been submitted, and no prior violations existed. The apology issued by city manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey only addressed the inaccuracies in the initial statement, without providing an explanation for why the event was shut down.
In response, Brown revealed he is contemplating legal action against the city, stating that he felt his brand and reputation had been harmed. He criticized the city for continuing to share misleading information and emphasized that the nature of the gathering—an invitation-only event among friends and partners—did not warrant any permit.
Brown described the incident as not only financially damaging but also personally embarrassing, stating, “I lost a lot of money … and then people were making assumptions, like we didn’t go through the proper protocols.” He highlighted the lack of evidence to support the city’s allegations, expressing disappointment in the apology and its implications.
Following the Celtics’ victory over the Golden State Warriors, Brown reiterated his frustration, indicating that the situation had overshadowed his experience during the All-Star festivities. As he prepares for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Brown remains hopeful for a constructive resolution with Beverly Hills, although he still feels aggrieved by the city’s handling of the situation.
This incident raises important concerns about the rights of individuals hosting private events and the responsibilities of local authorities in handling such matters fairly.