Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is disputing Beverly Hills police action that shut down his sponsored event during the NBA All-Star weekend, calling the city's permit denial claim false and alleging racial targeting. Brown hosted a networking event and panel discussion at Oakley founder Jim Jannard's Trousdale Estates mansion on Saturday night, which police closed down around 7 PM, citing a denied permit due to prior violations. Brown insists no permit was required as the property belonged to Jannard, his Oakley sponsor, and the event was family-friendly. 'We didn't need a permit because the owner of the house, that was his space,' Brown stated, adding the city's statement was 'not true.' He posted video of the interaction and felt 'targeted,' questioning why his event was singled out when others proceeded without issues.

Brown claims the shutdown cost 'hundreds of thousands of dollars down the toilet,' prompting him to consider a lawsuit against the city. Beverly Hills maintains organizers proceeded with an unpermitted event, leading to the police response.