Celtics guard Jaylen Brown challenges ESPN's Stephen A Smith to a debate at Harvard or MIT
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has publicly challenged ESPN's Stephen A. Smith to a live debate at Harvard or MIT. This challenge follows a series of criticisms exchanged between the two, with Brown calling Smith the 'face of clickbait media.' The feud escalated after Smith criticized Brown's comments about the 2025-26 season being his 'favorite' despite the Celtics' early playoff exit.
- ▪Jaylen Brown criticized Stephen A. Smith for his media persona.
- ▪The feud began after Smith's comments on ESPN's 'First Take' about Brown's favorite season.
- ▪Brown has challenged Smith to a live debate at a prestigious institution.
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OutKick-Sports Celtics guard Jaylen Brown challenges ESPN's Stephen A Smith to a debate at Harvard or MIT The feud started after Smith criticized Brown for calling this season his 'favorite' despite a first-round exit By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published May 25, 2026 1:53pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dan Dakich BLASTS Stephen A. Smith's "Pathetic" Threat To Celtics Jaylen Brown | Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich Dan Dakich defends Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as his explosive beef with Stephen A. Smith reaches a boiling point. After Brown slammed the "face of clickbait media" and told him to retire, Stephen A. FIRED BACK! Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has challenged ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith to a live debate.
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