Jaylen Brown Calls Out Celtics Fans, Do You Agree With His Message?
Jaylen Brown is calling out Celtics fans. Apparently, Jaylen hasn’t been happy with the energy of Celtics fans inside the Garden throughout these playoffs. During last night’s post game press…
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 01: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at TD Garden on February 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Jaylen Brown is calling out Celtics fans. Apparently, Jaylen hasn't been happy with the energy of Celtics fans inside the Garden throughout these playoffs. During last night's post game press conference after the Celtics defeat of the Sixers, Jaylen said "The energy in the Garden has been, okay. At best. Game 7 if you there, or if you not there... I need you to be up, I need you to come with the energy because we gonna need every bit of it."
Jaylen has a point. Now, obviously fans are going to give the same energy they feel their team is giving them. But at some point, the fans may need to lift their team up when they're having a tough time. And the home court advantage is very important in the NBA. You can most definitely affect the outcome of a game depending on how intense and energetic you are in your seats. If you are privileged enough to be able to attend Game 7 on Sunday, you better be screaming the entire time. Not everyone has the ability to attend these games, so do not take it for granted.
As for the actual game, the Celtics will play the Sixers on Mother's Day Sunday in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals. The winner of Game 7 will move on to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will play either the Heat or the Knicks. The Heat are leading that series 3 games to 2 and they play Game 6 of that series tonight. But let's not think too far ahead here. The Celtics need to get by the Sixers first and foremost. And if you're at The Garden on Sunday, you better do your part. That is all. GO CELTICS!
Oh and one more thing, last and certainly not least...The CELTICS are the balls!
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket during the game during round two game six of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 & Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game during round two game six of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game during round two game six of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 & Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics talks to the media after the game during round two game six of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics prepares to shoot a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics stretches to save the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers battle for the ballduring the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0, Jaylen Brown #7 and Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrate a play against the Philadelphia 76ers in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics talks with Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference semi-finals on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Is Boston the City With the Worst Sports Fans?
And by "worst sports fans" we're talking about the most vulgar sports fans. Let's see where Boston lands on the list.
Because of course Boston lands on the list. This should surprise no one. My two earliest sports memories involve vulgarity. As a kid, my dad took me to see the Celtics at the old Boston Garden. We were up in the balcony, and two rows in front of us was a guy with about a dozen empty beer cups stacked, shouting "LET'S GO CELTICS," followed by various profanity, at a full-throated bellow.
Then there was the New England Blazers game I went to in middle school. Remember that old lacrosse team? They played at the Worcester Centrum. I spent the night seated behind a guy named "Whitey" who was even drunker than the guy at the Celtics game. I know his name because his buddies were egging him on as he said things to the halftime entertainment that I won't repeat here.
Is Boston the City With the Worst Sports Fans?
So yeah, if by "worst" we mean "most vulgar"--and in this case, we do--Boston fans have earned that dubious distinction. Oddseeker recently published this: The Most Vulgar Fan Bases In The NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. And here's what their report had to say about Boston:
You can dig deeper in to the data here. Let's take a look and see how Boston stacks up against other vulgar cities.
9) Washington D.C.
Most Vulgar Fans: Washington Commanders
8) Dallas
Most Vulgar Fans: Dallas Stars
7) Chicago
Most Vulgar Fans: Chicago White Sox
6) Boston
Most Vulgar Fans: Boston Bruins
5) Miami
Most Vulgar Fans: Miami Dolphins
4) Los Angeles
Most Vulgar Fans: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
3) St. Paul/Minneapolis
Most Vulgar Fans: Minnesota Wild
2) Philadelphia
Most Vulgar Fans: Philadelphia Phillies
1) New York
Most Vulgar Fans: New York Mets
