Jaylen Brown Criticizes ESPN and Stephen A. Smith as 'Unethical

WHO:

NY Post - Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics star

Boston.com - Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator

WHAT:

NY Post - Jaylen Brown took aim at ESPN and Stephen A. Smith while speaking at Sport Beach in Cannes, stating that he believes their actions are "unethical."

NY Post - Jaylen Brown criticized ESPN and Stephen A. Smith as "unethical."

Boston.com - Brown and Smith have exchanged comments since 2024 regarding Brown's marketability.

WHERE:

NY Post - The comments were made at Sport Beach, Cannes.

NY Post - Sport Beach, Cannes

WHEN:

Boston.com - The feud between Brown and Smith began in 2024.

WHY:

Newsweek - Brown expressed that he has been frustrated with Smith's criticism, which he feels has affected his public image.

Newsweek - Brown expressed frustration with Smith's criticism, which he believes has impacted his public image.

HOW:

Boston.com - Smith reported that an anonymous source claimed Brown's "I'm better than you" attitude affected his marketability.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 01:40 UTC)

Jaylen Brown recently criticized ESPN and Stephen A. Smith during an event at Sport Beach in Cannes, calling their actions "unethical." He expressed frustration over Smith's ongoing criticism, which he believes has negatively impacted his public image. Brown's comments highlight the tension between athletes and media personalities in today's sports landscape.

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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 23:23 UTC)

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has publicly criticized ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, calling his actions "unethical" during an event at Sport Beach in Cannes. The ongoing feud between Brown and Smith, which began in 2024, has seen them exchange comments about Brown's marketability, with Smith suggesting that an anonymous source claimed Brown's "I'm better than you" attitude could be hurting his public image. Brown expressed frustration over Smith's criticism, believing it has had a negative impact on how he is perceived.