Bill Nye , the Emmy-winning science educator who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year, came to Brighton to pay Celtics star Jaylen Brown a visit on Monday.

The Celtics were hosting their annual media day event, and just before it was Brown’s turn to take the podium, Nye settled into a seat amongst the reporters.

After meeting at a Celtics-Wizards game in D.C. last year, Nye attended Brown’s launch for his 741 apparel company at the Museum of Science last year. Brown returned the favor, attending the dedication ceremony for Nye’s Hollywood Star last week.

One reporter, seated to Nye’s right, asked Brown what Nye’s support meant to him.

“Who is that guy?” Brown asked, flashing a grin. “I don’t know who that guy is.”

“No,

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