Celtics Teammates Make Case For Jaylen Brown To Replace James Harden On All-Star Team

BOSTON (CBS) -- Jaylen Brown was not selected as an All-Star this season. But now that a spot has opened up, his teammates are looking to change that.

The 76ers announced that newly acquired star James Harden will be out through the All-Star break, and that he won't be participating in the All-Star Game itself.

Harden missing the All-Star Game due to his hamstring injury opens up a spot. And considering Jaylen Brown was a borderline snub for the game initially, he's a natural choice to potentially earn that All-Star spot.

While it's unclear if he gets that honor, his teammates were quick to make the push.

Grant Williams shared a GIF from "The Wire," suggesting that if Brown doesn't make the All-Star team then "this game is rigged, man." Jayson Tatum, who will be a starter for Team Durant, quickly agreed, quote-tweeting Williams in agreement.

An All-Star last season, Brown's averaging 23.5 points, 6.6 rebounds (a career high), and 3.2 assists per game in 44 games played this year.

Commissioner Adam Silver will name a replacement for Harden sometime this week. The Celtics made it clear what they are hoping to hear.

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