During the NBA All-Star break, Boston Celtics’ forward Jaylen Brown faced unexpected controversy in Beverly Hills when the local police shut down an event he was involved with, accusing the organizers of holding it without a valid permit. Brown rejected these allegations, defending himself against what he described as inaccurate statements from the Beverly Hills Police Department regarding the event, which he insists was held with permission from the property owner.
Dispute Over Event Permit Leads to Police Intervention
The Beverly Hills Police Department released a statement explaining their decision to halt the event on February 14 in the Trousdale neighborhood. They said the city had denied a permit after previous violations related to events at the same location. Despite the denial, the police said that the event proceeded with hundreds of guests, prompting officers to intervene and end the gathering.
Jaylen Brown Rejects Police Narrative on the Incident
Jaylen Brown strongly contested the police department’s version, clarifying that no permit application was required or submitted because the event took place on a private property owned by a family friend. Brown also highlighted his connection to the property owner, Jim Jannard, the founder of Oakley and a business partner. Brown stated he personally financed significant preparations for the event, which he describes as a wasted effort due to the shutdown.
“That was not true. That was not true. We didn’t need a permit because the owner of the house, that was his space. We were family friends, so he opened up his festivities to us. We never applied for one. There was no permit ever applied for. Jim Jannard, he’s the the creator of Oakley. I’m a brand partner in Oakley. They opened up the house to me. They just opened it up. I had to pay for the build-out, which was hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted for an event that was supposed to be positive.” – Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics forward
Brown Expresses Offense and Frustration With Police
Brown voiced his disappointment with the police department’s public remarks, accusing them of dishonesty and unfair treatment compared to others hosting events. He emphasized his respect for rules and implied that the police targeted his gathering without a valid reason, suggesting possible bias against him personally.
“I’m offended by the statement they put out. Like we applied for something, didn’t get it, and did it anyway. Like we were insubordinate. I know how to follow the rules. I’m smart enough to follow the guidelines. It just seemed like somebody didn’t want whatever we had going on to go on, because out of everyone doing something, I was the only one to get shut down. So you tell me how I should feel about it.” – Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics forward
Implications of the Dispute Between Brown and Beverly Hills Police
This confrontation signals a significant tension between Brown and the Beverly Hills Police Department, with Brown defending his reputation against what he calls false accusations. Given Brown’s standing as a high-profile NBA player and brand partner, the incident may attract further public and legal scrutiny. How the city and police will respond next remains uncertain, but the situation clearly carries the potential to impact Brown’s activities and relationships in Beverly Hills.
The City of Beverly Hills released a statement to the Boston Globe about the incident when police canceled Jaylen Brown's panel session event at an outdoor location in the city.
"On Saturday, February 14, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) responded to an event taking…— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) February 15, 2026
Jaylen Brown says the Beverly Hills statement was FALSE
“That was not true. There was no permit ever applied for. Jim Jannard, he's the the creator of Oakley. I'm a brand partner in Oakley. They opened up the house to me.”
“It was hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted for an… https://t.co/0mjKVDWj21 pic.twitter.com/In95kzdN7z
— Celtics on CLNS (@CelticsCLNS) February 16, 2026
