Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown’s Home Targeted by Thieves
Incident Details
It appears that Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown could be the latest professional athlete to be targeted by thieves. According to The Boston Globe, police in Wellesley, Massachusetts, found a broken window at Brown’s mother’s house on Sunday. The incident occurred while Brown was away with the Celtics, who were playing a game against the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C. His mom and nephew were present at the home at the time.
Investigation Ongoing
The police are currently investigating the incident, which did not appear to be a random act. The broken window was the only damage reported, and nothing was taken from the home. The motives behind the incident are still unclear, but the fact that several professional athletes have been targeted recently may be a factor.
Recent Similar Incidents
This is not the first time that professional athletes have been targeted by thieves. Several recent incidents have made headlines, including break-ins at the homes of:
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes
- Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce
- Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis
Warnings Issued
The NBA and NFL have issued warnings to players about the growing threat of these thefts, citing FBI intelligence that links the crimes to "transnational South American Theft Groups."
Impact on Brown’s Schedule
The incident has had a minimal impact on Brown’s schedule. He was excused from practice on Tuesday, but returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to play in the next game against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on Thursday night.
FAQs
Q: What happened at Jaylen Brown’s mother’s house?
A: A broken window was found at Brown’s mother’s house in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Q: Was anything taken from the house?
A: No, nothing was taken from the house.
Q: Is the incident connected to other recent break-ins at athletes’ homes?
A: It is uncertain at this time, but the fact that several athletes have been targeted recently may be a factor.
Q: How has the incident affected Jaylen Brown’s schedule?
A: Brown was excused from practice on Tuesday, but returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to play in the next game against the Chicago Bulls.
