Nick Wright calls out Stephen A. Smith for ugly Jaylen Brown feud: ‘Makes all of us look bad’
Nick Wright criticized Stephen A. Smith for his ongoing feud with NBA player Jaylen Brown, suggesting that such conflicts detract from the credibility of sports commentators. Wright emphasized that commentators should not position themselves as the main event but rather as supplementary to the athletes they cover. He expressed concern that Smith's approach could harm the reputation of sports journalism as a whole.
- ▪Nick Wright called out Stephen A. Smith for his feud with Jaylen Brown, stating it makes commentators look bad.
- ▪Wright argued that commentators should not see themselves as equal to the athletes they cover.
- ▪Smith has a history of feuding with athletes, including Kevin Durant and Josh Hart.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 11:40:22 -0400 |
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Sports Entertainment Nick Wright calls out Stephen A. Smith for ugly Jaylen Brown feud: ‘Makes all of us look bad’ By Matt Ehalt Published May 20, 2026, 11:40 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The role is to give an opinion, not begin a promo-filled wrestling feud. FS1’s Nick Wright called out Stephen A. Smith for his latest athlete beef, this time with Celtics star Jaylen Brown, criticizing him for yet again making himself part of the story. Wright said Smith’s actions hurt his colleagues. Nick Wright offered criticism of Stephen A. Smith amid his latest beef with Jaylen Brown. @WhatsWrightShow/YouTube “The audience appreciates us as side attractions to the big tent they came for. We are the ring toss and the dunk tank at the circus.
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