Patrick Beverley believes Jaylen Brown is playing at an MVP level this season, even after the Celtics star was controversially ejected against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Boston guard was thrown out during the second quarter of the matchup after picking up two quick technical fouls.
The incident quickly sparked debate among fans and players about how the situation was handled.
Jaylen Brown reacts after a controversial ejection vs. San Antonio Spurs
Jaylen Brown on X shared a message after the officials’ decision during Boston’s game against San Antonio.
“This the s___ I be talking about,” Brown tweeted.
The sequence began when Brown lost possession near the sideline after appearing to stumble out of bounds while being closely guarded by Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.
Brown believed he had been pushed and argued the call with referee Tyler Ford as play moved to the other end of the floor.
Officials quickly issued back-to-back technical fouls for the protest, resulting in Brown being ejected before halftime.
Patrick Beverley backs Jaylen Brown for MVP
The controversial moment drew attention from around the league, including a strong reaction from former guard Patrick Beverley.
“The league don’t want you to get MVP. Sir, it’s really sad because you deserve it this year,” Beverley wrote on X.
Beverley’s comment suggested he believes Brown’s performances this season should place him firmly in the MVP conversation.
The ejection also added another flashpoint to what has already been a heated debate around officiating decisions in the NBA this season.
The incident quickly became a major talking point among NBA fans following the Celtics’ loss to San Antonio.
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