Shock for former NBA Finals MVP as father charged with attempted murder in coach stabbing

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s offseason has taken an unexpected turn. His father, Marselles Brown, was reportedly arrested on Thursday and has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a youth football coach during a dispute over a parking spot.

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The incident reportedly took place in the parking lot of a youth-sports complex, All American Park, near Buffalo Dr. and Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas. According to TMZ Sports, Marselles Brown stabbed the coach in the stomach.

The coach was later taken to a nearby hospital and needed surgery. No further updates about his condition have been released.

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After the incident, Jaylen Brown’s father reportedly fled the scene but was subsequently apprehended by the authorities. Marselles Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday afternoon.

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Brown is not close to his father. The Celtics star was raised by his mother, Mechalle, as a single parent, and was reportedly unaware of the incident at the time of the report. No statements from Brown or the Celtics have been released.

Jaylen Brown’s father speaks on son’s Olympic snub

Jaylen Brown was expected to replace the injured Kawhi Leonard on Team USA’s roster ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Instead, he was snubbed in favor of Celtics teammate Derrick White.

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Brown’s father, Marselles Brown, spoke on the subject on an Oct. 12 episode of SiriusXM Radio.

“My feelings on that is bulls**t,” Marselles said. I don’t know if I’m allowed to say that. I thought that was really foul. 100%. He (JB) handled it well as a young man. … I’m proud of him regardless.”
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The 2024 NBA Finals MVP responded to the snub. He posted a cryptic message blaming Nike’s influence and refused to compromise his ethics. Team USA defended its position as managing director Grant Hill emphasized that decisions were made on non-commercial basketball criteria and that Brown remains under consideration for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Even amid the snub, Brown continued to be recognized beyond basketball. He was featured in Time’s “100 Next” list for his broader influence through initiatives like Boston XChange and his commitment to educational and cultural empowerment.

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