Celtics' Jaylen Brown Attributes Premature Balding to Decade of Boston Stress

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has drawn widespread attention due to his thinning hairline during the 2025-26 NBA season, notably leaving marks on opponents' jerseys that sparked social media commentary. Embracing the humor around the situation, Brown livestreamed a haircut session on Twitch where he jokingly blamed the stress from a decade in Boston, including media pressure and championship pursuits, for his premature balding. During the stream, Brown also called Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, seeking advice on hair transplants, possibly in Turkey, a popular destination for such procedures. Despite the off-court focus on his hair, Brown remains a key player for the Celtics, who are off to a challenging start in the season and will rely heavily on him with teammate Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. Brown's candid and lighthearted approach to his hair loss has resonated with fans, reflecting both his confidence and the pressures faced as a leading figure in the franchise. The Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers next, with Brown expected to continue as their primary scoring option.