Jaylen Brown awkwardly left hanging by Celtics teammates; made him start 'contemplating life'

After a livestream, Jaylen Brown poked fun at himself with a lighthearted Instagram post where he admitted he was “lowkey contemplating life.” The moment seemed like just another offseason quirk, but it briefly gave the impression Brown was feeling out. Fortunately, the misunderstanding was cleared up soon after.

The Boston Celtics star had an awkward moment play out in real time during a recent livestream. Looking to connect with some of his teammates, Brown tried calling Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, and Jayson Tatum. One after another, none of them answered, leaving the All-Star guard in an uncomfortable spot in front of fans watching online. Rather than let the silence linger, Brown tried to laugh it off.

“Everybody got families now, bro. Everybody got kids. I’m probably the only [expletive] that’s wide open right now,” he said, acknowledging that it was the offseason and most of his teammates had other priorities.

Still, the fact that not even Tatum picked up caught plenty of attention and quickly became a talking point among Celtics fans.

Jaylen Brown turns awkwardness into humor

What started as an uncomfortable moment on Instagram Live quickly turned lighthearted once Payton Pritchard returned Jaylen Brown’s call. Pritchard explained that Brown had recently changed his number, which likely caused the silence. Brown laughed it off immediately, easing the awkwardness.

While it may have been uncomfortable in the moment, the interaction showed a more human side of Brown. Coming off a season where he averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, the All-Star’s connection with Jayson Tatum and the rest of the roster remains a key factor as the Boston Celtics prepare for another title push.