Jaylen Brown’s hair product residue is leaving its mark on opponents – and he couldn’t care less.
The Celtics star has been catching attention this season for something unexpected: leaving behind traces of his hair product on opponents’ jerseys after physical plays.
Instead of getting embarrassed, Brown’s embracing it with a champion’s confidence.
“They’re lucky that I left my mark on them,” Brown joked. “They should be grateful. I should get a thank-you card: ‘You have the residue of a champion on you. You’re welcome.'”
It all started in late October when cameras caught residue on OG Anunoby’s jersey after contact with Brown. The clips spread like wildfire across social media, turning into a running joke around the NBA.
Similar moments popped up later with the Pistons’ Ron Holland and Wizards’ Kyshawn George.
Brown admits he was caught off guard at first.
But rather than getting defensive or trying to hide from the situation, he leaned into it. He’s joked about it on livestreams and in interviews, showing he’s comfortable in his own skin.
One viral clip showed Kyshawn George pointing out Brown’s “hair mark” to his teammates on the bench.
What’s impressive is how Brown flipped what could have been an awkward moment into something fans appreciate. He’s been open about hair loss and self-image issues, even partnering with a hair-growth supplement brand.
“Jaylen Brown doing an ad for Nutrafol, a hair growth supplement company. ” one social media post highlighted.
While the internet has its fun, Brown keeps dominating on the court. He remains a cornerstone for a Celtics team with championship aspirations.
His physical style of play hasn’t changed one bit. He still battles for position, drives hard to the basket, and plays lockdown defense – hair product and all.
This whole situation really shows what makes Brown special beyond basketball. When faced with something that might embarrass others, he turned it into a strength.
For Boston fans, it’s just another reason to love their star. Brown handled a viral moment with the same confidence he shows with the ball in his hands – then simply moved on to the next game.
That’s what champions do.
