Tensions have been brewing between Mercedes Mone and renowned ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith since last week. The root cause of their disagreement concerns Smith’s criticism of Jaylen Brown, a prominent Boston Celtics player. Smith alleged that an “inside source” told him Brown was not seen as particularly marketable by the team, due to his perceived attitude of superiority.
Mone, a staunch supporter of the Boston Celtics, was not in agreement with Stephen A’s views. Recently, she had a conversation with TMZ Sports where she deliberated on their persisting disagreement.
Here are some standout moments from the interview:
Regarding her disagreement with Smith on this subject, Mone stated, “I’m wearing green for a reason. We’re the city of champions for a purpose. This is why I chose the best in Boston. Stephen Smith, or whatever his name is, deems that Jaylen Brown is overly arrogant. Smith himself is conceited. He can’t even stand parity with a superstar. I’ve faced and countered haters all through my career. Jaylen Brown hits the court and proves his mettle as a champion. Every single match. So get ready for another flag flying high for Boston, because we’re setting out to earn it.”
If the conversation moved in the direction of Smith making an appearance on AEW Dynamite, Mone confidently asserted, “Oh, he’s about to face financial ruin. That’s certain.”
If you’re interested in the full discussion, you can check out the embedded content below:
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