Stephen A. Smith criticized Jaylen Brown for calling the season his favorite despite surrendering a 3-1 series lead to the 76ers, the report says.
The segment, summarized in the report under the headline that “Stephen A. has some words for Jaylen Brown,” frames Smith’s comments as a reaction to Brown’s characterization of the campaign. The report notes Smith questioned Brown’s statement in light of the Celtics’ postseason collapse against Philadelphia.
The report places Smith’s remarks among multiple NBA items. Other headlines listed alongside the segment include takes about roster decisions and matchups, such as why Hahn would keep Brown over Jayson Tatum, and commentary from Charles Barkley suggesting the 76ers cannot beat the Knicks, per the report.
The report also included coverage of injury and scheduling-related items: a note that Shams reported Joel Embiid would miss Game 2 versus the Knicks, and additional pieces ranging from NHL playoff format commentary to college football and other NBA trade speculation, per the report.
The report does not provide further direct quotes from Brown or detailed reaction beyond Smith’s questioning, nor does it outline any immediate next steps for Brown or the Celtics. The segment remains part of a broader collection of NBA-focused coverage in the same report, per the report.
