Trending Now - Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Jaylen Brown's Controversial Remarks

WHO:

Boston.com - Stephen A. Smith, Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid, 76ers

WHAT:

Defector - Jaylen Brown stated during a Twitch stream that this season was his favorite, despite the Celtics' playoff loss, saying, "This was my favorite year of my career."

The Boston Globe - Jayson Tatum commented on his absence from Game 7 due to left leg tightness, stating, "It was just unfortunate timing, but I guess a little bit to be expected."

The Boston Globe - Tatum mentioned that he was restricted to 27 minutes per game upon his return from injury but exceeded 39 minutes in five of his final seven games.

Defector - Jaylen Brown expressed that he believed he was being uniquely punished for an off-arm maneuver, stating, "I actually spoke to some refs, and they said it was an agenda going into each game, 'Every time he brings his arms up, just reputation, just call it.'"

Pro Football Network - Draymond Green reacted to Jaylen Brown's comments about Joel Embiid, stating it "comes off as excuse-making."

Boston.com - Kendrick Perkins criticized Jaylen Brown's comments on referees, saying, "The agenda was that y'all didn't protect home court. Y'all lost the game."

Defector - Jaylen Brown claimed that referees told him there was an agenda to call fouls against him, stating, "I actually spoke to some refs, and they said it was an agenda going into each game, 'Every time he brings his arms up, just reputation, just call it.'"

Defector - Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 due to a knee injury after leaving Game 6 early.

Defector - The Celtics started three players in Game 7 who had never before started a postseason game: Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza, who combined for zero points, marking the first trio of playoff starters to go scoreless since the 1970-71 season.

Defector - Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points in their Game 7 loss to the 76ers.

Defector - The Celtics lost Game 7 to the 76ers with a final score of 109-100.

Boston.com - Stephen A. Smith criticized Jaylen Brown's comments made on Twitch, calling them an "awful look."

Newsweek - Stephen A. Smith blasted Jaylen Brown for his remarks about Joel Embiid following the Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the 76ers.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The comments were made in the context of the Boston Celtics' performance.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Draymond Green reacted to Jaylen Brown accusing Joel Embiid of "flopping" after the Celtics' Game 7 loss, stating it "comes off as excuse-making."

Defector - Jaylen Brown claimed that referees told him there was an agenda to call fouls against him, stating, "Every time he brings his arms up, just reputation, just call it."

Boston.com - Smith stated that the Celtics lost not due to flopping but because they "lived and died with the three" and "played dumb basketball down the stretch."

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 23:16 UTC)

Jaylen Brown recently shared during a Twitch stream that this season has been his favorite of his career, despite the Celtics' playoff loss. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum addressed his absence from Game 7 due to left leg tightness, calling it "unfortunate timing," but noted it was somewhat expected. Tatum also revealed that he was limited to 27 minutes per game after returning from injury, yet he managed to exceed 39 minutes in five of his last seven games.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 17:29 UTC)

Jaylen Brown has voiced his concerns about being unfairly penalized for an off-arm maneuver, claiming that referees indicated there was an agenda to call fouls against him whenever he raises his arms. In response, Draymond Green described Brown's remarks as "excuse-making," while Kendrick Perkins criticized him for not taking responsibility, stating that the real issue was the team's failure to protect their home court in the game. The tension surrounding these comments highlights the ongoing discussions about officiating and accountability in the league.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 09:36 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Jaylen Brown revealed that referees indicated there was an agenda to call fouls against him, claiming they told him, "Every time he brings his arms up, just reputation, just call it." Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 due to a knee injury, which left the Celtics starting three players—Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza—who had never started a postseason game before, and they collectively finished the game with zero points, a first for a trio of playoff starters since the 1970-71 season. Draymond Green responded to Brown's accusation of Joel Embiid "flopping" after the Celtics' loss, suggesting that Brown's comments came off as excuse-making.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:07 UTC)

In a tough Game 7, the Celtics fell to the 76ers with a final score of 109 to 100, despite Jaylen Brown's impressive effort of 33 points. Notably, the Celtics started three players in this postseason game—Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza—who all went scoreless, marking the first time since the 1970-71 season that a trio of playoff starters failed to score. After the game, Brown expressed frustration, claiming that referees indicated there was an agenda to call fouls against him, saying, "Every time he brings his arms up, just reputation, just call it."

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 01:30 UTC)

Stephen A. Smith has criticized Jaylen Brown's comments made on Twitch, labeling them an "awful look" in the wake of the Boston Celtics' Game 7 loss to the 76ers. Smith specifically took issue with Brown's remarks about Joel Embiid, asserting that the Celtics' defeat was not due to flopping but rather because they "lived and died with the three" and "played dumb basketball down the stretch." This exchange highlights the ongoing scrutiny of the Celtics' performance as they reflect on their playoff exit.