Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently shared new details about his heritage, crediting a DNA test for helping him discover his roots.
Speaking openly about his family background, Brown said he used 23andMe to trace his ancestry. The three-time All-Star explained that the results showed connections to Ghana and Cameroon, along with Irish descent.
“I did my history — my 23andMe,” Brown told maxwelldent, via HoopsHype. “They said I think I’m Ghanaian. I’m from Cameroon. Then I’m Irish. Like… some weird stuff, bro.”
The 28-year-old admitted that learning about his origins has been both fascinating and challenging. For much of his life, he lacked clarity about where his family came from, something he called “the worst part” of growing up.
Brown noted that not knowing his heritage created a gap in his personal identity. “That’s the worst part — growing up not even knowing where I was from, heritage-wise. You feel me?” he said.
On the court, Brown has built a résumé as one of the NBA’s top two-way players. He helped lead Boston to the 2024 NBA championship and has consistently produced at a high level since entering the league in 2016.
During the 2024–25 season, Brown averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and a career-high 4.5 assists across 63 games. He continued to play a major role in the Celtics’ playoff push, posting 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
His postseason experience now includes 135 career playoff games, where he has averaged 19.3 points while anchoring Boston’s perimeter defense.
