If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Jaylen Brown over the years, it’s that he’s never been one to shy away from speaking up - especially when he feels something isn’t right.

And after what unfolded during All-Star Weekend, he’s making it clear he’s not ready to just move on quietly.

Brown told ESPN’S Andscape he’s considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills after police shut down a private event he was hosting, a decision he says caused significant financial damage and embarrassment for both his brand and his team.

The Celtics star said he spent roughly $300,000 on the event, with sponsors contributing another $300,000 to $500,000, only for it to be abruptly ended without what he believes was proper communication.

"I'm not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team. And I think that is unfair," said Brown. "And for you to continue to tell untruths in your apology statement, I feel offended by it. I will circle back with my team this weekend, and we will make a decision."

What was supposed to be a weekend centered around conversation, leadership, and culture instead became one of the more unexpected off-court storylines. The gathering - held at the home of Oakley founder Jim Jannard - was meant to promote Brown’s 741Performance brand and feature panels, including one with Andre Iguodala, before police shut it down around 7:00 p.m. PT.

City officials later issued an apology, acknowledging their initial public explanation contained inaccurate information, including claims about a denied permit and prior violations at the residence. But Brown has made it clear the apology didn’t go far enough.

"I wanted to enjoy myself, and I felt that got taken away," said Brown. "I was embarrassed. If it happened to me, I'm sure it happened to a bunch of people in the past. I look at it like that. There are probably a bunch of people that don't scream, falls on deaf ears, which is unfortunate. I'm not sure what the conclusion is. Even the statement that they put out, they included some stuff that wasn't true, even in the apology.

"So I don't think the apology is acceptable. I lost a lot of money [with our] partners, et cetera. People were making assumptions that we didn't go through the proper protocols. So, all around it's just a bad taste in my mouth. I'm extremely offended. My team is offended. I'm not sure what the conclusion is going to be. All I know is it's some bulls***."

Here was the Beverly Hills PD apology statement Brown was referencing:

“Beverly Hills, Calif. (February 19, 2026) - The City of Beverly Hills would like to correct information related to an event that occurred in the City last Saturday night, February 14 at the residence located at 410 Trousdale Place involving NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family.

“Upon further internal review, the City has determined that its prior public communication contained inaccurate information. Specifically, no permit application was submitted nor denied for the event and the residence does not have any prior related violations on record. The City takes full accountability for the internal error that resulted in the inaccurate statement being distributed and is working to ensure it does not happen again.

“‘The City’s previous statement about the weekend event at the Trousdale home was inaccurate, and on behalf of the City, I would like to apologize to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family,’ said City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey. ‘The City has a responsibility to its residents and neighborhoods to ensure adherence to established regulations for events held at private residences. These are designed to support the safety and welfare of neighbors and attendees. City staff observed circumstances that are believed to be City code violations and for that reason alone, the event was ended.’

“The City of Beverly Hills commits to explore opportunities for collaboration with the Jannard family and Jaylen Brown on future community-focused events.”

Brown, who has built a reputation as one of the league’s most thoughtful voices off the court, said the event was intended to bring together leaders across industries to talk about culture and the future. Instead, it became a distraction during a weekend that should have been about basketball - and one he says he can’t get back.

For now, the situation remains unresolved, but Brown’s message is clear:

The fallout from All-Star Weekend isn’t something he’s ready to forget anytime soon.

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Tom Carroll is a contributor for Roundtable, with boots-on-the-ground coverage of all things Boston sports. He's a senior digital content producer for WEEI.com, and a native of Lincoln, RI.