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Stephen A. Smith and NBA legend Isiah Thomas engaged in a heated exchange on social media over Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown . The debate began when Thomas criticized Smith’s comments about Brown, which led to a swift response from the ESPN analyst.
Smith denied Thomas’ claims and stated that he has been a fan of Jaylen Brown for years and continues to support him. He expressed disappointment that Thomas chose to air his grievances publicly instead of reaching out to him directly, as they have known each other for decades.
I have no idea what you’re talking about @IsiahThomas. I have been a fan of Jaylen Brown for years. Still am. What’s unfortunate is that YOU — who’s known for me decades — would choose to go on X to expressed whatever dissent you feel instead of calling me directly. But I get it. It’s a pattern several folks have used vs me recently, suddenly forgetting communication we’ve always had. Stephen A. Smith wrote on X
I have no idea what you’re talking about @IsiahThomas. I have been a fan of Jaylen Brown for years. Still am. What’s unfortunate is that YOU — who’s known for me decades — would choose to go on X to expressed whatever dissent you feel instead of calling me directly. But I get it.… https://t.co/uq7yCyhneJ
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 26, 2024
Smith accused Isiah Thomas of following a pattern of publicly criticizing him without first attempting to resolve the issue through private communication. Despite this, Stephen A. Smith reaffirmed his support for Brown, where he called him a great player and person.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing tension between Smith and some members of the NBA community, who have criticized him for his opinions and commentary. The debate also underscored the challenges of resolving disputes in the public eye, particularly on social media platforms.
Isiah Thomas calls out Stephen A. Smith for Jaylen Brown slander
Isiah Thomas called out Stephen A. Smith on Twitter for slandering Jaylen Brown on his First Take show. Thomas took offense to Smith’s comments, which cited an unknown source that claimed Brown has an “I-am-better-than-you attitude” and is not as marketable as he should be.
I have been a friend, mentor and advisor to @FCHWPO since he was a student at UC Berkeley he is 100 percent marketable and before you slander his name @stephenasmith tell your source to put their name on it or don’t speak on it. Let it be known. Isiah Thomas hit out at Stephen A. Smith on X
I have been a friend, mentor and advisor to @FCHWPO since he was a student at UC Berkeley he is 100 percent marketable and before you slander his name @stephenasmith tell your source to put their name on it or don’t speak on it. Let it be known.
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) May 26, 2024
Thomas, a friend and mentor to Brown since his college days, demanded that Smith reveal his source or retract the statement. This exchange is the latest in a brewing rivalry between Thomas and Smith, who have clashed before over other issues.
The feud appears to be escalating, with no love lost between the two. As a prominent ESPN analyst, Smith has a larger platform and is likely to address Thomas’ comments on his show.
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