"I'm not sure why the NBA decided they needed to …
Jaylen Brown expressed his uncertainty about the NBA's decision to create a Social Justice Champion award. He stated that he has declined participation in such initiatives for years, believing that social responsibility should not require recognition. Brown emphasized that helping others should be a duty rather than a means for reward.
- ▪Jaylen Brown questioned the necessity of the NBA's Social Justice Champion award.
- ▪He has turned down participation in NBA social justice initiatives for several years.
- ▪Brown believes social responsibility should not be rewarded but seen as a duty to the community.
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