This is undoubtedly the striking image of the night: the Grizzlies who want to explain themselves with Shannon Sharpe on the edge of the field. But what happened at the Crypto.com Arena?
If the match between the Lakers and the Grizzlies offered a good dose of suspense, the show also took place in the stands last night in LA. As the end of the first half sounds, an incident occurs. Shannon Sharpe, former NFL player (his portrait ici), exchange words with some Grizzlies. We then see Steven Adams approaching to explain himself with the one who now hosts the show Undisputed. Other Memphis players follow suit but also Tee Morant, Ja’s father who was sitting a few meters from Sharpe. All these beautiful people are then separated by the staff of Memphis, the referees but also the members of the security (Steven Adams gives the impression of not feeling anything when they are almost three on him).
But what did Shannon Sharpe say to piss off Taylor Jenkins’ players? Dave McMenamin ofESPN to get sa version.
Shannon Sharpe spent halftime in the tunnel with security before returning to his seat for the third quarter. He granted ESPN a brief interview explaining what happened with the Grizzlies on his way to his seat: pic.twitter.com/XZNw6sQhEG
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 21, 2023
“They didn’t want us to get confused, Dave. It started with Dillon Brooks. I said he was too small to keep LeBron. He said fuck you…, I said fuck you… back. He started picking on me and I said, “You don’t want these problems.”
“And then Ja came out of nowhere talking. He absolutely didn’t want any trouble. Then the father came and he obviously didn’t want any problems.”
Eventually everything will go back to normal fairly quickly with Shannon Sharpe returning to her place following the break, shaking hands with Ja Morant’s father. The latter will then confirm to Chris Haynes that everything is ok between him and the host.
Tee Morant — father of Ja Morant — tells @NBAonTNT / @BleacherReport he and Shannon Sharpe “are good” and has “nothing but love for him.” Said it’s just two guys from the South talking trash and supporting their teams.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 21, 2023
On the Grizzlies side, on the other hand, there was less desire to forgive and Taylor Jenkins did not wish to talk regarding the incident. Dillon Brooks also quickly asked to change the subject, still evoking his surprise that Sharpe might resume his place following this confusion.
A lot of smoke for not much in the end and an incident that will quickly be forgotten.
Source texte : ESPN