Jaylen Brown may have ghosted Grant Williams and Robert Williams III after inking his supermax extension, but he made sure to respond to a legend who reached out to congratulate him.
Rapper, actor, and Big3 founder Ice Cube texted Brown upon hearing the news of the Boston Celtics star's five-year, $304 million contract. Of the many people who contacted Brown after the deal was done, Ice Cube was one of the few who got a response.
"You can't not respond to Ice Cube," Brown told our Celtics insider Chris Forsberg.
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NBC10 caught up with Ice Cube to get his side of the story. The former N.W.A. frontman discussed his relationship with Brown and shared high praise for the two-time NBA All-Star.
"When he first got into the league I was able to meet him and his family. Just been watching his progression," Ice Cube told NBC10. "We've been talking a little on and off this offseason. It was great to see him get that extension and to be able to set his feet right there in Boston.
"It was just a tremendous moment for him and his family. I think he's just a great young player and just a great guy all around. A level-headed guy who's an intellectual. So it's great to see the hard work pay off for him."
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Perhaps Brown will make an appearance when Big3 comes to Boston this weekend. TD Garden will host Ice Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. You can purchase tickets here.