We love a hard launch over here and according to COMPLEX Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown and WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick did just that last night at the ESPYs.
The ‘couple’ made headlines with their unexpected appearance at the ESPY Awards, arriving together arm-in-arm.
The 27-year-old NBA star and the 26-year-old WNBA player stepped onto the red carpet at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 11, sparking curiosity about their relationship status.
While they have not confirmed if they are dating, their close demeanor on the red carpet and reports from TMZ suggesting they prepared for the event together at a nearby hotel fueled speculation.
They were also seen leaving the venue together in the same car.
Rumors about their relationship began circulating last month when Gondrezick joined Brown for the Boston Celtics’ championship parade.
Previously, she was linked to Kevin Porter Jr., who faced legal issues after allegedly assaulting her last year.
Porter, who was dropped by the Houston Rockets and later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges, had his case reopened by the NBA following his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Brown picked up the ESPY Award for Best Championship Performance on Thursday, but before that, he was asked by reporters about his Paris Olympics snub, which he recently appeared to blame on Nike.
“I don’t really got no comment, you known what I mean,” he told Cam Newton on the red carpet. “I got my beautiful date right there, so.”
Cam Newton: “How do you feel about the USA Team right now bro?”
Jaylen Brown: “What do you mean?”
Cam: “Why aren’t you there? Do you feel a way?”
Jaylen: “I ain't really got no comment. I'm with my beautiful date tonight.”
(via @ClutchPoints)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 12, 2024
Kawhi Leonard recently announced he would withdraw from Team USA, and Brown seemed like a great choice to replace him. However, it was announced that his Celtics teammate Derrick White would be taking Leonard’s spot, which didn’t seem to sit right with Brown.
Thank you @espn pic.twitter.com/0ynLqtHfvx
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 12, 2024
