Jaylen Brown has also lashed out at these recent statements made about him by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith about his marketability and his demeanor as of late. Brown has arguably been fantastic in the playoffs The Boston Celtics have been enjoying an incredible run, and he was not amused by Smith’s pronouncements.
Stellar Playoff Performance
At the moment, the Celtics are on the verge of reaching the NBA Finals; they lead the Indiana Pacers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Brown has been one of Sheldon’s highly performing players, having an average of 24.7 points per game and a shooting percentage of 54.5% through the playoffs. The game-winning three-point shot in what was the first match against the Pacers, forcing the game into overtime, is only one of his crucial moments.
Smith’s Controversial Comments
During a current episode of First Take, Stephen A Smith talked about the scalability of Jaylen Brown. He received a text from an unidentified NBA source stating that Brown has a poor attitude, which may is be a reason why Brown is not good when it comes to branding himself as the basketball ‘god’ where his ‘I am better than you’ mentality comes in. This statement did not sit well with Brown, as he was quick to respond.
“It’s not so much that he’s underrated; it’s that he’s just not liked because of his, ‘I am better than you,’ attitude,” Smith read on air. “He knows it. It’s the same reason he is not as marketable as he should be.”
Brown’s Response
Brown took to X (formerly Twitter) to address Smith directly, demanding transparency about the source of the information.
Support from Isiah Thomas
Even NBA legend Isiah Thomas rushed to the defense of Brown, going so far as to insult Smith for sourcing information anonymously when they doubted Brown’s ability to sell burgers. Brown Thomas has been a mentor since his days in college and firmly stands on what he thinks is Brown’s market value and character.
Smith’s Rebuttal
Smith responded to Thomas harangue harshly, stating that although he understands Thomas resentment, he could have brought it up to him personally instead of exposing it in the newspapers. As a response, Smith reiterated his support for Brown and, at the same time, tried to provide clarification on the issue.
Focus on the Finals
Despite the media controversy, Brown remains focused on his primary goal: winning a championship. Following an epic performance in Game 2, he brushed off his All-NBA snub and emphasized his commitment to the team’s success. As the Celtics prepare for Game 4 against the Pacers, Brown’s on-court performance continues to speak louder than any off-court criticism.
The Celtics aim to secure their place in the NBA Finals with a win on Monday night in Indiana, bringing them one step closer to a potential championship.
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