The NBA announced that Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is a finalist for the 2026 Social Justice Champion award.

The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown and Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo are among the finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion award, the league announced Friday.

The NBA announced Jaylen Brown as one of the finalists for the 2026 NBA Social Justice Champion Award. He joins Miami Heat ’s Bam Adebayo (Miami), San Antonio Spurs ’ Harrison Barnes, Detroit Pistons ’ Tobias Harris (Detroit), and Cleveland Cavaliers ’ Larry Nance Jr. as a nominee for the prestigious honor.

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Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown are going head-to-head after the Celtics star made surprising comments about Boston’s disappointing season. Following the team’s first-round playoff exit against the Philadelphia 76ers,

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics may have missed out on the championship this season, but they’re still vying for a prestigious honor in the NBA.

Jaylen Brown has been one of the most outspoken players in the NBA, and he did not need to settle into the league before finding his voice. In fact, the Georgia native was making waves in a good way even in his rookie season with the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics are now entering an offseason that could see some major changes in the franchise, with some speculating that the team might consider trading star Jaylen Brown if the right deal presented itself.