'Petty' Jaylen Brown blocking trolling fan sends NBA Twitter into frenzy: "He needs to do this to all Tatum’s boyfriends"

The NBA fan base does not shy away from letting their feelings be known online, such was the case for social media user Mike (@MikeAdxx) when he commented on Jaylen Brown's post with a joke. However, he didn't expect Brown to block his account. In response, several fans posted their reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

In the Boston Celtics star's original post, he wanted to let everyone know that he was having an incredible summer following his first NBA title. It featured the team's championship parade, appearing in this year's ESPY Awards Show with former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick and his first rap song with artist ASAP Ferg.

However, the fan who got blocked by Brown was familiar with this and grew tired of being reminded of it, more so from the Finals MVP himself.

Following the interaction, numerous fans posted their reactions on the matter.

"Petty lol."

"Well deserved, he needs to do this to all of Tatum's boyfriends."

X users Hooping News Updates (@HoopingNews1540), Eli Yiphthah (@TheEliad), HumbleForever (@DaRealSkeet) and Eddie Gonzalez were in unison in expecting this to happen to the trolling NBA fan.

"You deserved to be blocked you were talking shit about him all summer," the fan posted.

"He blocked you with his left hand," the fan posted.

"The number of times you tweeted Jaylen Brown is kind of insane, he was probably getting concerned for his safety," the fan posted.

"You deserve it. We need JT to follow suit," the fan posted.

Sometimes professional athletes just put their social media notifications off to steer clear of fan comments. However, certain players get so annoyed with troll comments that they block or mute fan accounts.

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Jaylen Brown talked about a specific toxic portion of the Boston Celtics fan base

When it comes to NBA fan bases, they can get passionate to the point that they get highly critical of their franchise's own players. The players are obsessed with winning, and so are the fans, who have high expectations of their teams.

Brown highlighted in his New York Times interview with Sopan Deb that although not all Celtics fans are "toxic," a specific portion of the fan base has entered the "problematic" territory.

"It's not the whole Celtics fan base," Brown said, "but it is a part of the fan base that exists within the Celtic nation that is problematic. If you have a bad game, they tie it to your personal character. I definitely think there's a group or an amount within the Celtic nation that is extremely toxic and does not want to see athletes use their platform."

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown - Source: Imagn

Before helping Boston secure the franchise's 18th banner, he was subject to incessant criticism and mockery not just from opposing fan bases but from his team's fans.

Some fans argue that it is to be expected when wearing an NBA jersey of one of the most iconic basketball organizations of all time. However, Brown pointed out that the toxicity goes far beyond basketball, as other fans would prefer that their athletes continue playing basketball and turn a blind eye to the issues plaguing the rest of the world.

Brown has shown that he is willing to use his platform and voice to drive change.