The 2024 ESPY Awards marked the first public appearance of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick as a couple. The event took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
After weeks of relationship rumors, the duo confirmed their status with a coordinated red carpet debut, catching the attention of onlookers.
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The couple stood out with their matching monochrome outfits. Brown chose an all-black suit, including a single-breasted blazer, button-down shirt, and wide-leg trousers. To complement his look, he wore two brooches from Toni + Chloë Goutal. Gondrezick opted for a floor-length black gown with intricate lace details and sheer fabric, paired with dazzling statement jewelry.
Prior to their red carpet debut, Brown and Gondrezick spent the day together at the Pendry in West Hollywood. Reports from TMZ mentioned the couple relaxing on a hotel balcony before heading to the awards show, where they posed for photos and mingled with other sports personalities.
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Brown’s presence at the ESPYs was highlighted by his victory in the ‘Best Championship Performance’ category for his role in the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals triumph over the Dallas Mavericks. In his acceptance speech, Brown expressed gratitude to ESPN, his teammates, and his mother.
Gondrezick, a fourth overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft who most recently played for the Chicago Sky, had previously been seen with Brown during the Celtics’ championship parade in Boston, sparking speculation about their relationship.
The ESPYs, delayed by over 20 minutes due to President Joe Biden’s NATO press conference, solidified Brown and Gondrezick’s status as a prominent new couple in the world of sports. Additionally, Brown’s team, the Celtics, received nominations for ‘Best Team’, while his teammate Jayson Tatum was up for ‘Best NBA Player’.
