Stephen A. Smith has come under fire from Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, who has issued a challenge to reveal his sources after the ESPN anchor claimed that Brown lacks marketability during a recent episode of “First Take.” In the context of a discussion about Brown being snubbed for an All-NBA team this season, despite his exceptional performance on the court, Smith suggested that Brown’s attitude and perceived arrogance might be why he is not as well-liked in the league as he should be.
Brown has since called out Smith for making such a baseless claim without any evidence to support it. Despite his success on the court, Brown believes that his personality might be holding him back from greater recognition and endorsements. However, when pressed to name his source, Smith refused, citing journalistic principles of protecting sources’ anonymity.
Despite reading out the message on air, Smith maintained that he had defended Brown during the conversation and that revealing his source was not necessary. However, Brown remains skeptical and is demanding answers from Smith about who told him such things about him in the first place.
As Brown and the Celtics continue their journey through the Eastern Conference finals, where they currently hold a 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers, any concerns about Brown’s marketability may fade if he helps lead his team to a championship. As the saying goes, winning solves everything, and if Brown can contribute to a championship-winning season, his marketability may receive a significant boost.
