"This Is Not About ME" - Jaylen Brown's 'Be Quiet & Retire' Jab Triggers Backhanded Clapback From Stephen A. Smith
Brown said he wants to play in Boston for the next 10 years after Stephen A. Smith questioned his Celtics loyalty.
- On Wednesday, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown directly addressed ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith's ongoing criticism, challenging the broadcaster to retire during a Twitch stream while reaffirming his commitment to the team.
- Throughout the week, Smith targeted Brown on First Take, questioning how the Finals MVP could label a season ending in a first-round exit as his favorite after the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead.
- Brown debunked departure rumors, stating, "If it was up to me I could play in Boston for the next 10 years," while expressing frustration that President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens had to address the claims.
- Smith replied to the challenge on social media, mocking the star's "favorite season" remarks and insisting the player should "be quiet," escalating the public feud between the two.
- With a healthy Jayson Tatum returning, the Celtics expect to remain Eastern Conference contenders, while Brown remains eligible for a two-year contract extension this July to solidify his long-term future.
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Jaylen Brown fires back at Stephen A. Smith, tells him to ‘be quiet’ and ‘retire’
“He needs to be quiet … unless he wants to be traded." The post Jaylen Brown fires back at Stephen A. Smith, tells him to ‘be quiet’ and ‘retire’ appeared first on Boston.com.
Stephen A. Smith To Jaylen: 'STFU.' Jaylen To Stephen A. Smith: 'RETIRE'
Stephen A. Smith insists on everyone using his middle initial so you can figure out what kind of guy he is. But however much of an egotistical assh**** he is, he’s a nationally-influential and widely followed political and sports commentator. So it was not for nothing Thursday when he told Celtic crybaby Jaylen Brown to [...] The post Stephen A. Smith To Jaylen: ‘STFU.’ Jaylen To Stephen A. Smith: ‘RETIRE’ appeared first on The Maine Wire.
"This is not about ME" - Jaylen Brown's 'be quiet & retire' Jab Triggers Backhanded Clapback From Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith clapped back at Jaylen Brown for his response to his opinions on his statements following the Boston Celtics' first-round exit from the playoffs.
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