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Jaylen Brown Has Ball Stolen by School Principal, Then Flushes Dunk in Viral Wheeler High Visit

Online reactions turned the playful exchange into fresh scrutiny of his ball-handling.

Overview

  • The Celtics star made a surprise visit to his alma mater, Wheeler High in Marietta, Georgia, engaging students and staff in a lighthearted gym run.
  • In a widely shared clip, the school's principal stripped Brown of the ball and then missed a fast-break layup as the gym erupted.
  • Brown immediately answered on the next possession with a powerful dunk over the principal, drawing another roar from the crowd.
  • The sequence, posted by @CoachBowdre and amplified by Legion Hoops, spread quickly on X, with commenters reviving jokes about Brown's left hand and handles.
  • Reporting identifies the staffer as Barry Bowdre Jr., and some outlets noted Brown was likely taking it easy as the moment fed broader discussion of his offseason spotlight with Boston.