A public feud has erupted between sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and former NBA player Isiah Thomas over remarks made about Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown. The controversy began when Smith read a text from an anonymous NBA source claiming that Brown is not marketable due to his ego. Thomas, who has been a mentor to Brown since his college days at UC Berkeley, defended Brown's reputation and criticized Smith for not verifying the source. Smith responded by expressing confusion over Thomas's public criticism, stating that he has always been a fan of Brown. The dispute has drawn attention from other sports commentators, including Kendrick Perkins, who highlighted Brown's leadership and his role in the Black community. The video that upset Thomas showed Smith reading the text from the NBA source. Smith expressed dissent over Thomas's decision to address the issue publicly.
Jaylen Brown is not happy with Stephen A. Smith https://t.co/2UHX79PM9J
Stephen A. Smith, Isiah Thomas feud over Jaylen Brown ��slander’ https://t.co/BvzdbK0iSA https://t.co/GKdyYPi3Hh
Stephen A. Smith, Isiah Thomas feud over Jaylen Brown ‘slander’ https://t.co/3JN9RmD8gH https://t.co/lxBtq0xOVd
See the thing hate about Clips… is that @stephenasmith @RealJayWilliams and myself went on to praise Jaylen Brown about his leadership and especially the role he plays in the Black Community. https://t.co/BYyVSTp8xc
Stephen A. Smith, Isiah Thomas trade barbs on Jaylen Brown remarks https://t.co/xTIEbm7vMo
Here is the video Isiah Thomas was upset at Stephen A about. He read a text from a “NBA SOURCE” that says people don’t like Jaylen Brown because he has a big ego and that’s why he’s not marketable. https://t.co/oBz8ouXjwc
I have no idea what you’re talking about @IsiahThomas. I have been a fan of Jaylen Brown for years. Still am. What’s unfortunate is that YOU — who’s known for me decades — would choose to go on X to expressed whatever dissent you feel instead of calling me directly. But I get it.… https://t.co/uq7yCyhneJ
I have no idea what you’re talking about @IsiahThomas. I have been a fan of Jaylen Brown for years. Still am. What’s unfortunate is that YOU — who’s own for me decades — would choose to go on X to expressed whatever dissent you feel instead of calling me directly. But I get it.… https://t.co/uq7yCyhV4h
I have been a mentor, friend and advisor to Jaylen Brown since he was a Freshman at UC Berkeley he is 100 percent marketable and before you slander his reputation tell your source to put their name on it or don’t speak on it. @Stephen A. Smith: https://t.co/7mbYM3ISUY