Shocker, Brown playing the best basketball of his career, leading the Celts to the finals and ESPN gotta start some BS narrative to take away from it, just shut TF and report on REAL stories!
@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUpstfu bot, it was a pointless take to have at all. It brought nothing to the sport. Smith marketability is already going down hill.
@@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp Isiah Thomas didn't ask SAS to reveal a source, he told him to get his alleged source to state his lies publicly and to stop being a means for a hidden liar to "throw stones" at an honorable person.
STEPHEN A SMITH LET SOMEONE USE HIM TO SAVAGE A BLACK BASKETBALL PLAYER JAYLEN BROWN THEN GETS MAD WHEN BLACK BASKETBALL PLAYER JALEN BROWN AND NBA HALL OF FAMER ISIAH THOMAS CALL HIM OUT ON HIS " SPORTS COINTELPRO MEDIA JUDAS JOURNALISM "
Thank you, this is the comment right here. It is clear Stephen A was being used and this clown didn't see it. Someone has a grudge against JB. He was one of the few players that spoke up against Kyrie slander, he is outspoken about racial issues and VP of the players association. Someone has an agenda against him.
THAT'S BS... Last year, JAYLEN BROWN signed a 300 million dollar contract, reporter asked what are you going to do with all of that money and the first thing he says is try to bring back BLACK WALL STREET and help bridge the economic gap....but all of a sudden, he's not liked??????? FOH!!!!!!!!!
What makes you think black excellence is something mainstream media wants to hear? And why do you not see this is what hurts his brand in the eyes of certain brands that cater to more than just the black community?
@@jonsin7697 First off Jaylen brown said in the same interview that he believes fixing the disparity in the wealth gap for blacks uplifts the entire economy. Entire. Not just blacks. You're worst than Stephen A with the false narratives. Athletes get paid to drink a drink in a commercial. And that helps the brand. Kids and people don't have to see or hear anything else but that. Brands do it all the time. You're making excuses for injustice. So every black player that wants to help their own black community should be shunned and blackballed. Imagine that then you would have true black voices drowned out and looked down upon as last place. Oh wait that explains the racial wealth gap. You still think it's cool to undermind black people voices that stand for black uplifting. Then you're part of the reason for the disparity in the racial wealth gap for blacks and why America is falling.
Stephen A. Smith was responding IN REAL TIME to what one of his sources alleged about Jaylen Brown......a view that Stephen A DISAGREED with on air. What's the problem?
@@rondiggity1677Forget naming the source. If you mention something in public you deserve to get a response in public. Stephen A could have easily said he won’t name the source and moved on. But he continues to rant about being betrayed because of someone else’s public opinion 😂
@DarricSmith-vt1ci you're missing the point. Who doesn't want to make more money, especially when that $300 is cut by at least 40%. Taxes, dues, agents, etc. all come into play. He's not taking home that amount. Endorsements coming from being marketable. If you think he doesn't want endorsements, then something is wrong.
Everything that I’ve seen from Jaylen Brown from his entire NBA career leads me to believe he’s a great person. If one anonymous source doesn’t like Jaylen Brown, that has NOTHING to do with JBs marketability!
There is no source....its Stephen A saying it and pretending its from a "NBA source". That's why he won't name the source. Doesn't exisit...now he mad and playing victim . Stephen A and his Knicks are TRASH
@@musicalmelodies3595 that may be true, but it seems clear that the major confusion on this post is first amendment bros pretending that Isiah Thomas asked SAS to "reveal the source" -- when what he really demanded was for SAS to insist the source go public with their own tra$h, & for SAS to stop acting in bad faith by covering for these types of (lyin-a$$) sources, who SAS then enables to "throw stones" at an honorable man. SAS is a nasty-a$$ sellout. his major concern is filling millions of clickbait hits so he can fill up millions in his sellout bank accounts (while also betraying his friends and colleagues). the man has no minimum level of nasty he won't cross.
Bro, Knicks fans know Stephen A is a fake fan using the team for clout. Follow any Knicks youtube/podcast and you'll see non-casual Knicks fans know the guy's a fool who doesn't even watch Knicks game closely enough to present insightful analysis. @musicalmelodies3595
@@frantzp Exactly they think there slick they put that information out to sully or put JB in a bad light doesn’t matter what they said afterwards it matters that you put that information in the either about him, that’s not journalism that’s gossip a source who doesn’t like him used you to be the vessel to disparage his name and then u get mad when your called out on it straight clown behavior he knew what he was doing with that nonsense then wanna hide his hands
@@SKPKentucky2016 why should "journalists" have the unmitigated to judge player? The talking heads are bombastic because they want attention...them give it to them
So you can comment publicly from “unnamed sources” basically shitting on a player but other people can’t publicly address those comments???? Make it make sense.
@SayWhat336 I disagree. Stephen A is the one who went public with it without calling Jaylen or Isiah. Whoever goes public with their comments first should reach out, particularly with comments like this. Give them a heads up at the very least. Sounds like they were both surprised to hear it, which leads me to believe Stephen A didn't bring it up to them beforehand, which is messed up.
@jalalstephens7457 It doesn't matter. He still went public with it first. If he is going to bring up matters like this on a public platform, he shouldn't be surprised with a public response if he didn't address it with them beforehand.
its not bad journalism if the source is reliable why would he as a journalist just not say what he was told? He did what good journalist does. He stated what as told to him by a source and clarified he doesn't know if this is true but you can't know no one can.
Dear ESPN. Please let Stephen A know that he doesn't have to air his grievances out on public TV. He responded via X back to Isiah where Isiah called him out. He responded on his podcast. Let it go. Don't nobody want to hear all this.
It amazes me how sensitive he is when someone voices their disagreement with him BUT he feels he can speak FREELY about anyone good/bad or indifferent. He needs to grow up. Isiah NOR Jaylen said HE talked poorly about him, they said, "site your source". That's ALL!!!!! This man needs to grow up!
What journalists does!! Ya'll sound crazy!! Who called up P. DIDDY before news of the video came out...was the source supposed to call him and ask him did this really happen?
The topic was is he an underrated PLAYER, SAS brings up a random source who says he isn’t marketable and all that ON NATIONAL TELEVISION (public) and now hes upset that he called out publicly 💀
The topic is that Jaylen Brown is unlikable, and therefore he doesn't get any endorsements. Even if it is correct, it is still a weird story to bring. Why not just focus on the playoffs?
@@anotherelvis When has ESPN ever soley focused on sports? They spoke about Kyrie declining to put a needle in his arm. And Stephen A. spoke about Kawhi's sister who is NOT a celebrity
This whole thing came about because Jaylen had a problem with himself not being on the all NBA TEAM and thought it was wrong. They talked about the uproar on it, trying to find some answers or DIFFERENT views on why some may think he shouldn't be there. Or perhaps other reasons. That's where all this is springing from. SAS echoing what some of the league is saying that he pointed out that he doesn't agree with. If you really think about it. Him not agreeing with the text(which he states)in the original video, he actually takes up for Jaylen Brown and let's those doubters know about how he disagreed those views letting the league know that.
9:41 cmon Shannon. We understand u got a job to do. But don’t complain when nba players, former nba players or any athlete in general fires back at y’all about something y’all said.
I find it very interesting that Shannon said that just because you’re black you don’t have to agree with someone else just because they are black but when a black person goes against that status quo within the black community they are labelled as a sellout or race traitor
SHANNON SHARPENISNA JUDAS . SHANNON SHARPE = MENTACIDE MEDIA= LET A CAREER CRIMINAL COME ON HIS PLATFORM AND SAVAGE OTHER BLACK COMMEDIANS BUTBWPULD NOTNLET JIM TROTTER ON HIS PLATFORM TO SPEAK ABOUT THE ANTI BLACK RACISM INVOLVING ROGER GOODELL AND THE NFL.
the man is straight up tra$h, every day and twice on sundays. we know why he spreading nastiness... he got his millions of clickbaits to fill, he got his sellout BIG bank accounts to fill, he got a few more friends & colleagues to betray.
Isiah Thomas and the Detroit pistons are the reason and responable for NBA players getting chartered flights and stay in 5 star hotels . TOP 3 PG OF ALL-TIME
Stephen A. Smith is speaking from both sides of his mouth. He is building and breaking a person, so that others can say he means well. Express your sentiments without hiding behind some sources that you can't even reveal. Don't pretend you care about Jaylen Brown, while at the same time, you are slandering him.
@@taiwooshodi1937 you clearly didn't watch the entire video. SAS refuted the source live on air. Never said he was arrogant. Didn't insinuate it. Nothing.
@@willemlouis1007 he said these statements said by the source that he didn't agree with not once did he down talk jaylen. He gave nothing but praise. Y'all just hear what y'all want to hear.
STEPHEN A SMITH IS LIKE WILLIAM O NEAL FROM " JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH " AND BLACK ATHLETES AND BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD TREAT HIM AS SUCH. STEPHEN A SMITH IS A 🐍
Stephen A probably has a personal beef with Jaylen Brown. I wouldnt be surprised if at the root of that beef is the fact that Stephen A knows Brown can't stand his tap dancing and shuffling ninja routine. 😅
He can't get interviews with any of the top NBA stars anymore, that's why he throws shade and talks down on Lebron/KD/ Kyrie etc. They dont respect Stephen A and won't sit down with him so he uses his platform to trash them.
Instead of covering how well JB was playing at the beginning of the playoffs, ESPN decided to dump on Tatum during wins instead of MARKETING how well JB plays… ESPN mentions JB’s greatness primarily to derogate JT or compare the two teammates
The espn media and the les ur owners seem to hate Black strength and confidence the way that Jaylen Brown possesses it. He is objectively brilliant, legendarily talented, beautiful, effervescent, and he knows it. It’s what they HATE. Lol. Oh and he’s a caring kind person!!!
What has to do with the answer from SAS , I don't like him lots of times , but he's not really wrong on this one ,, and yeah has nothing to do with Thomas play the game or no .
Isiah was considered the 2nd best point guard after Magic Johnson. He won 2 chips and was cheated out of a 3peat. Made the 1980 Olympic Team but the 🇺🇸 boycotted. Didn't make the 1992 Dream Team bc Jordan said if Isiah was on the team he won't play. Jordan didn't like Isiah bc Isiah eliminated him from the playoffs 3 years in a row
Did Stephen A Smith call Isiah Thomas And Jaylen Brown first before releasing this on the show ?...they wouldn't responded they responded publicly if you did it first !!
Why are these hosts crying because someone responded to their criticism? If you criticized him in the media why they heck they can't respond in social media? what's the big deal
Thomas don't owe you a phone call. State your source or don't speak about him in that tone. Everyone has their opinion but to say he isn't marketable is ludicrous.
He can’t say who the source is y’all over here acting like y’all would if he did that he would never get any information that mean he wouldn’t be able to do his job
Stephen A tried to slander Jaylen Brown with his fake source. He also tried to bring Jay Will and Big Perk into it but they dodged the question. Go back to last week and watch that segment.
I hated listening to Stephen A do this segment. You can't go on air saying something about a guy then turn around and say, "why didn't you call me?" Maaaaan stop!!!
well he seems to have a personal relationship with Zeke (legend). two as he said, Zeke has called him or texted him about other things so if Zeke was that passionate about this he could have called him. and he never said anything bad about brown. he said what a source told him and also said in his previous segment that he disagrees with that source. If people ask why was Zeke not on the dream team, i might say something like i heard MJ didn't want him on there. But i don't agree with the decision that he shouldn't be there cos magic was the only pg as good as him, and besides magic and bird he had more chips than anyone on there at the time......that's exactly what SAS did. he gave a viewpoint that someone told him, and gave his own view on why he disagrees. but jalen and zeke probably just saw the shorts or a clip of it
Jaylen Brown isn't marketable simply because he's a well educated Black man who stands up for other Black folks...so for someone like SAS who has a ton of power at ESPN and only speaks about Jaylen Brown when their taking shots at Jayson Tatum that's also apart of the problem.
They don’t like Jaylen brown because he’s a literal genius. The guy was taking graduate classes and on the varsity chess team as a freshman at cal. He teaches at MIT, was the youngest NBAPA Vice President EVER. When he was being drafted. Teams were worried that he’d get bored with basketball because he’s so smart. That being said, I’m not surprised “people around the league” don’t like him. Nothing scares folks in America like a black man who is exceptionally smart, and knows it.
Espn is racist platform litterly made up lie Jaylen brown definition what role model is he 7juice foundation is powerful he speaking om youth an pay grade in America Stephen a is clown 🤡 he report that fake story Brandon Mcmanus nfl kicker 2 sexual assault never show on espn Stephen a is sick an hypercrit
Sounds like Stephen A. has to claim “I’m on top right now” because he has a deep insecurity. It all comes out when his words are challenged and he is incapable of seeing the validity of another’s point of view. Sad. Overpaid braggadocio. Enough is enough. SAS deserves to be called out!
SAS is getting the heat because of his history of being 2 faced. SAS should've kept tht take to himself in my opinion. Isaiah was pointing straight at sas not shannon.
@13:29 "maybe you need a dog, ya i loose friends, i get dogs." Lolol Shay and S.A. are perfect on this show. They sound like 2 uncles at a family BBQ!!! lolol
Trade Stephen A to FS1 for Nick wright, Chris Broussard and bring back Max Kellerman, Stephen A can reunite with skip, and we all get analysts that we actually like and wanna hear from
You're missing the point SAS, Jaylen had a great game just the night before but you (and your cohorts) chose to focus on trashy rumors about the guy instead of analyzing his playoff performance. Yes, these are just trashy rumors because you AND your source remain anonymous like the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz, therefore the rumors remain unsubstantiated. I normally enjoy your insight on basketball but this playoff season ESPN has been terrible as a whole, focused on ALL the wrong things and the NY bias there is just ridiculous. So sick of ESPN and the sorry thing is I've never been a hater of it before, watched it for decades!
@@larrytanker7800 its gotten pretty much unwatchable. I was hoping TNT would get all the games because they do a better job imo, but no they apparently are not interested in basketball anymore.
“I am better than you attitude”? Isn’t that every competitive star? Isn’t that Kobe, MJ, Shaq, Luka, Ja, Dame, etc? It’s not even just basketball. Brady, Rodgers, TO, etc.
SAS has such a sh*t stained reputation, history, and record that I’m not suprised he took no accountability. His personality is so played out. It’s the same things from him every morning.
Stephen and Shannon somehow bringing this back to social justice and being black was the best handling skills I’ve ever seen. Just stand on business about what you said and what your job is. Don’t try and pull the “good brotha” card it’s getting crazy now 😂
I rock with Stephen A. but there’s no need for this “that was disappointing" bit he keeps lamenting. How can you drop negative bars like that about Jaylen Brown publicly on national TV, and not expect feedback in the same fashion you presented it, especially if you’re not going to state the source. He is acting like the mouthpiece, so we will look at him unless he directs us to the source. He dropped it publicly, so Isiah defended him publicly. There’s no need for this thespian/playing the victim behaviour from him.
@@yarapah man it’s all opinionated. People who don’t make music speak on what artists/producers should be doing but aren’t in that field themselves.. does that mean they can’t speak on music because they aren’t in that field? Nah people sound stupid regardless of what side of the fence they’re on
You should know better SAS. When you quote or cite a source, it is to support your point. By quoting an “anonymous” executive, you are indirectly saying Jaylen Brown is not marketable. Why even bring it up if you think otherwise.
bingo. I was watching live when he said it and it was blasphemy. J. Brown hasn't been getting the credit he deserves. If anything S.A.S. always brings up J. Brown's contract pocket watching!
…what schooling did you go to that made you believe that Lmaoo you can site a source to further your point or to counteract something. Nowhere in American literature is quoting a source solely for support LMFAOOOOO dumb af I swear
You don't say your source on live TV if your source doesn't want to be named. That's how you lose credibility and other sources. That's why you're not a reporter...........
@@jazmelrivera5122 That's his JOB to bring up sources GOOFY. How many times have you seen a sports show and someone said, "Sources have said (Insert athlete" blah blah blah.
@@DarkNight4527they did but shannon got really sensitive after that katt interview because it brought more eyes so ofc memes and jokes were going to come at his expense. That comes with more exposure and notoriety with the money and fame. He wanted to interview comedians and thing he was absolved from jokes
Nobody wouldve never known if Steven A didn't use his platform to give the quote life.. It's Slander. Steven A is a clown. U can't be disappointed at Isiah. U didn't call Isiah or Jaylen. U just went on air and spewed that nonsense..
Oh my goodness, stop crying. Worry about yourself. Like that is the most glorifying hating statement I ever heard. Go earn your keep, and quit pocket watching.
Stephen A Smith, Isiah Thomas is a former NBA Player who was Champion twice and a Hall Of Famer. He owned the CBA, Executives Positions, on some NBA Teams, was President of NBPA, that represented NBA Players. He holds a Master Degree in Education, from UC Berkeley and he holds a BA in Criminal Justice. He owns several businesses. A journalist can still be sued for slander Stephen A Smith and possibly lose the case or settle or the case get dismissed or the journalist held accountable and company or only company held accountable. I can assure you Stephen A Smith, that you are not really that knowledgeable in Tort Law/Civil Law and Criminal Law. Opinion I
SAS was too “gray” with his initial assessment of Mr. Brown. He should say WHY marketers from these lucrative companies don’t want Jaylen to be their spokesman. The reason is directly related to the fact that he speaks for his people. If you attempt to help who others don’t want helped, you will pay a price. Thats a story worth reporting on. Why is this man not getting the deals???
