BOSTON — On Sunday, with the Celtics in Washington DC to face the Wizards, Jaylen Brown’s mother was the victim of a home break-in. On that same day, assistant coach Amile Jefferson’s home was also broken into — and his 2024 NBA championship ring was stolen.
Players made clear the incidents, and their aftermath, have taken a psychological toll. Brown missed practice on Tuesday to spend time with his mom, and after Thursday’s uncharacteristic Celtics’ loss to the Bulls, he admitted it had been an emotionally challenging couple of days.
“It’s been a tough week,” Brown said.