Stephen A. Smith invites Jaylen Brown to debate on podcast

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Stephen A. Smith invites Jaylen Brown to debate on podcast
Summary

Stephen A. Smith has challenged Jaylen Brown to a debate on his podcast after months of public disagreements. The feud intensified when Brown criticized ESPN and Smith while attending an event in France. Smith responded, accepting Brown's challenge but insisting on having the debate on his own terms rather than on Brown's Twitch stream. He called out Brown’s comments about the network and welcomed him to discuss the issues directly, emphasizing a showdown on his set.

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  • Stephen A. Smith invites Jaylen Brown for a podcast debate.
  • Brown criticized ESPN and Smith, calling them unethical.
  • Smith insists the debate take place on his platform.
  • The feud has escalated over months of public exchanges.
  • Smith highlighted the need for accountability in their discussion.
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We may finally be reaching the end of the Jaylen Brown-Stephen A. Smith feud that has been going on for months. Or at the very least, the two may finally be ready to settle their differences in person. After trading shots and threats back and forth through their own shows and podcasts, it appears that…

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