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Jaylen Brown wants to address wealth inequality in Boston following supermax contract extension
“Shrinking the wealth gap could actually be something that could be better for the entire economy,” Brown explained. “With the biggest financial deal in NBA history, it makes sense to talk about money, investment, and community, but to also the wealth disparity here that nobody wants to talk about.”
Boston owns one of the biggest wealth gaps in the country. A 2015 study found that while the median net worth of a white family was north of $250,000, the median net worth of a Black family living in Boston was just $8. It is believed COVID has worsened this trend, a problem created by years of inequality in opportunity and infrastructure.
“I think through my platform,” Brown said. “We’re going to partner with to select leaders, government officials, people in this in the locker room so that we can come together and create new jobs, new resources, new businesses, new ideas, all that could highlight minorities, and also stimulate the economy and wealth at the same time.”
“If we were looking at the roster from the ’90s right now, I’d be saying, ‘I’m done,’” said Gorman. “But this team has a chance to win a championship and I’d just like to be aroun… https://t.co/hkmlfUMQ6Y
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) July 26, 2023