Minnesota Timberwolves centre Rudy Gobert has delivered some brutally honest advice to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown following his recent viral hairline embarrassment that took social media by storm.
The Viral Hairline Incident That Captured Internet Attention
Earlier this month, Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown found himself at the centre of online amusement after leaving mysterious black marks on opponents' jerseys during games. The unusual stains appeared when Brown leaned against opposition players, sparking widespread speculation among basketball fans about whether the NBA star had used spray-on hair products to conceal his receding hairline.
The situation became impossible to ignore when Washington Wizards player Kyshawn George was photographed pointing directly at one of the dark marks on his jersey while standing with teammates. Social media platforms exploded with comments and theories about what had caused the embarrassing transfers.
Brown's Honest Admission and Gobert's Post-Game Advice
Rather than avoiding the awkward situation, Brown decided to confront it head-on during a Twitch livestream where he frankly admitted his hairline was "cooked". During the broadcast, which he promoted by saying "I'm cooked ngl. Tap in", the Celtics star had his head shaved by friends while discussing his balding issues.
In a humorous attempt to deflect blame, Brown jokingly stated: "I blame Boston. 10 years of media, stress, championship. This is y'all fault". He even attempted to call LeBron James for advice, leaving a voicemail that asked: "Code Red. They caught me slippin'. I need to know, Turkey or no Turkey? And I ain't talking about no cheese sandwich."
The saga took another turn on Saturday night following the Timberwolves' 119-115 victory over the Celtics. During their post-game embrace, Gobert was captured on camera offering Brown some straightforward advice - suggesting he should embrace baldness. The Timberwolves star pointed to his own clean-shaven head before gesturing toward Brown, with both players sharing a laugh about the moment before going their separate ways.
Performance Unaffected by Viral Embarrassment
Despite the social media frenzy surrounding his hairline issues, Brown's on-court performance remains impressively unaffected. During the same game where he received Gobert's advice, the Celtics star delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 41 points alongside six rebounds, six assists and five steals.
Gobert, meanwhile, contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists to help secure Minnesota's victory. Both teams now hold identical 10-8 records for the season, with the Celtics preparing to face the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves set to take on the Spurs in their upcoming matches.
The incident highlights how even professional athletes at the peak of their careers aren't immune to viral moments and good-natured banter between competitors, proving that sometimes the best response to embarrassment is to laugh along with it.
