Boston Celtics Legend Kevin Garnett Sends Viral Message To Jaylen Brown

NBA legend Kevin Garnett made a post to X for Jaylen Brown.

Feb 19, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images / Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown is among the most notable players in the NBA.

The former Cal standout is in his ninth season (all with Boston) and is currently averaging 22.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field.

Feb 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

On Friday, Brown sent out a viral post to X with a photo of his Massachusetts Institute of Technology card.

His post had over 86,000 likes and 4.2 million impressions.

pic.twitter.com/Xv36YCJccY

— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) March 20, 2025

One person who reacted to the photo was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Celtics legend) Kevin Garnett.

His post had over 12,000 likes and 400,000 impressions.

Garnett wrote: "You different JB 💯 🦾

Keep setting the bar!"

You different JB 💯 🦾

Keep setting the bar! https://t.co/N7mBT4qJj6

— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) March 21, 2025

Considering Garnett is among the most popular Celtics players of all time, fans will likely enjoy seeing the social media interaction.

Many commented on Garnett's post.

@ErikaaLauren: "MY GOATS💚I love how much KG is constantly hyping JB on here and IG"

MY GOATS💚I love how much KG is constantly hyping JB on here and IG https://t.co/B0gJKSuEWe

— 🅔🅡🅘🅚🅐 🍯 (@ErikaaLauren) March 21, 2025

@Patzinoo_: "One of the best old heads always giving players their flowers"

One of the best old heads always giving players their flowers https://t.co/p47HJLTM1w

— P (@Patzinoo_) March 21, 2025

@_whatyallthink: "Even though he's a Finals MVP and NBA Champion, a close second is being able to go to Berkeley and then be a part of MIT. Incredible."

Even though he's a Finals MVP and NBA Champion, a close second is being able to go to Berkeley and then be a part of MIT. Incredible.

— WhatYallThink (@_whatyallthink) March 21, 2025

Garnett spent six years playing for the Celtics.

He helped the franchise reach the NBA Finals twice (and they won the 2008 title over Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).

Garnett averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field in 396 games with Boston.