During the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Boston Celtics star and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown took issue with some reporting from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
On an episode of , Smith stated that his sources informed him that Brown wasn't considered to be a marketable player because he had a "big ego." Brown clapped back by demanding Smith revealed his sources behind the report.
With the 2024-25 NBA season set to tip off on Tuesday, it seems Smith and Brown may have settled their differences and even had a laugh over their previous exchange. Smith appeared to visit the Celtics' facility, where he received a comical gift from Brown; a t-shirt with "State Your Source" written across the front.
It's not the first time this shirt has made a public appearance. Brown could be seen celebrating on a float while wearing the t-shirt during the Celtics' victory parade after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Boston will usher in the new season in a classic rivalry showdown against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET.






