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‘I Would Tear Him Apart’: Suns Icon Eddie Johnson Warns Kobe Bryant’s Ex-Teammate After Refusing to Invite Him on His Show

Kobe Bryant’s former teammate has made his post-NBA career around blunt criticism of the league’s biggest names. And his latest has drawn a sharp response from former Phoenix Suns star Eddie Johnson.

Yard Barker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 4:40 AM

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Eddie Johnson stated he would tear apart Kwame Brown in a debate but refused to invite him onto his SiriusXM show.
Johnson claimed network standards regarding language and name-calling prevent him from bringing Brown on air.
The friction began after Brown criticized LeBron James regarding his impact on teammates such as Dalton Knecht.

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Former Phoenix Suns standout and SiriusXM NBA Radio host Eddie Johnson delivered sharp criticism toward former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown, claiming he would easily dominate Brown in a debate. Despite asserting he would tear Brown apart in a factual discussion about basketball history and statistics, Johnson explained he will not invite Brown onto his radio show due to broadcasting standards regarding name-calling.

Johnson's remarks followed Brown's public comments on The Basketball Show, where Brown criticized LeBron James and claimed playing alongside him negatively impacts teammates such as Dalton Knecht and Russell Westbrook. Johnson dismissed Brown's arguments and physical toughness, contrasting Brown's high expectations as a top draft pick with his modest career averages across 12 NBA seasons.

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