Stephen A. Smith issues warning to Celtics’ Jaylen Brown as feud turns ugly
Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown are engaged in a public feud following Brown's comments during a Twitch livestream. Smith warned Brown to be cautious about his statements and suggested he could reveal more about Brown's standing within the Celtics organization. The conflict escalated after Brown criticized Smith's journalism and called for him to retire.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith responded to Jaylen Brown's 'f--k Stephen A' comments during a Twitch livestream.
- ▪Smith warned Brown to be careful about what he wishes for, hinting at potential negative revelations.
- ▪The feud began after Smith criticized Brown for calling the season his 'favorite' despite the Celtics' early playoff exit.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/sports/stephen-a-smith-warns-celtics-jaylen-brown-as-feud-turns-ugly/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 16:40:52 -0400 |
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NBA Stephen A. Smith issues warning to Celtics’ Jaylen Brown as feud turns ugly By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 18, 2026, 4:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words while responding to Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s “f–k Stephen A” rant during a Twitch livestream Sunday. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith didn’t back down in their feud — which dates back to the end of Boston’s season after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs — and claimed “the list goes on” of things he could report about Brown. “But in the end, Jaylen Brown be careful what you wish for,” Smith said.
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