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Stephen A. Smith gives surprising response to Jaylen Brown on X amid feud
TL;DR
Jaylen Brown publicly clashed with Stephen A. Smith after Smith suggested he should 'be quiet' about his controversial comments. In response, Brown challenged Smith to retire if he wants him to stop speaking out.
Key points
- Jaylen Brown clashed with Stephen A. Smith publicly.
- Smith suggested Brown should 'be quiet' about his comments.
- Brown challenged Smith on social media in response.
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Jaylen Brown recently clashed publicly with Stephen A. Smith after the ESPN pundit suggested the Celtics star should âbe quietâ following his controversial livestream comments.
Brown strongly disliked the criticism and immediately responded through social media while continuing the tension surrounding his postseason remarks.
âIâll âbe quietâ / stop streaming if you âbe quietâ and retire. Letâs give the people what they want,â he wrote on X while replying directly to Smithâs comments on ESPNâs First Take. The punditâs answer, however, was much more measured than many would expect.
Stephen A. Smith delivers surprisingly calm response to Jaylen Brown
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Despite his reputation for fiery reactions and heated debates, Smith chose another tone to respond to Brown.
âBro, I got love for you so Iâm not going to even go there. Folks are looking out for you and you donât even realize it,â the analyst wrote on X.
âHere you are, making this kind of noise and it hasnât even been a week since you lost a 3-1 lead. Youâre home.
âA champion and a Finals MVP saying his favorite season is the season heâs home in the first round. This is not about me. Itâs about you and what you said. Enjoy your offseason,â Smith concluded.
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Q&A
What did Stephen A. Smith say about Jaylen Brown?
Stephen A. Smith suggested that Jaylen Brown should 'be quiet' following his controversial livestream comments.
How did Jaylen Brown respond to Stephen A. Smith's criticism?
Jaylen Brown responded on social media, telling Smith he would 'be quiet' if Smith retired, indicating ongoing tension between them.
What sparked the feud between Jaylen Brown and Stephen A. Smith?
The feud began after Smith criticized Brown's comments made during a livestream, which Brown found objectionable.