Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Kwame Brown for past comments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Stephen A. Smith publicly apologized to Kwame Brown for his critical remarks made on-air nearly two decades ago. Smith acknowledged the negative impact of his comments, which labeled Brown a 'bonafide scrub' after he was drafted first overall in 2001. Despite the harsh criticism, Brown went on to have a 12-season career in the NBA, though he faced significant public scrutiny. In a recent YouTube video, Smith expressed remorse and emphasized his respect for Brown, reflecting on how his words contributed to Brown's lifelong challenges in the spotlight.
- •Smith's remarks about Brown were made during a broadcast in 2008.
- •Brown was the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.
- •In 2021, Brown directly criticized Smith in viral YouTube videos.
- •Smith acknowledged his regret in a YouTube video on October 31, 2026.
- •Brown had a 12-season NBA career across seven teams.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I truly do regret it’ – Stephen A. Smith issues public apology to former NBA No. 1 pick
"Stephen A. Smith rarely walks back a take, but nearly two decades later, one infamous on-air evisceration still haunts him.
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