Bill Simmons, the founder of The Ringer, criticized NBC for mishandling a viral interaction between Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Simmons used explicit language to describe the network's handling of the moment, saying "They f****d it up." The incident occurred during a recent broadcast, though details of the specific interaction were not immediately clear. Simmons' comments were reported by ClutchPoints on November 11, 2026.
‘They f****d it up’ – Bill Simmons blasts NBC for botching viral Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown interaction
