Ja Morant

2023 - 1 - 21

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Wild scenes as Shannon Sharpe fights Ja Morant's dad courtside (MARCA.com)

It seems that the NBA is currently experiencing its fair share of altercations. Following an all-out brawl between Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks and ...

Following an all-out brawl between Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr of the Toronto Raptors, the latest bust-up occurred between NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and Ja Morant's father Tee. [the Memphis Grizzlies visited the Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/01/21/63cb87a2e2704ed2b48b45c3.html). [Steve Kerr yells at Jordan Poole to 'lock the f**k in' as Warriors beat Cavaliers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors/2023/01/21/63cb680ae2704e426d8b4596.html) [Lakers lucky to survive Grizzlies, unlikely hero in clutch time secures win](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/01/21/63cb87a2e2704ed2b48b45c3.html) "He started to come at me and I said 'You don't want these problems' and then Ja came out of nowhere talking. [NBA](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba.html) is currently experiencing its fair share of altercations.

Tee Morant Says He, Shannon Sharpe 'Are Good' After Altercation (Sports Illustrated)

After a verbal confrontation at the Lakers-Grizzlies game, the two seem to have smoothed things over.

When asked about the incident, Ja Morant paused for a moment, said “let me think,” and then thought better about giving his unfiltered thoughts on the altercation. I’m going to let him live today.” “I ain’t going to address that. “Hey, he was doing like we do in South Carolina. Sharpe was escorted by security into the tunnel where he remained throughout halftime before eventually returning to his seat for the third quarter. It remains unclear what kicked off the shouting match but video showed Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks and center Stephen Adams yelling in Sharpe’s direction before being joined by Ja Morant and eventually, Ja’s father.

NFL legend and Ja Morant's dad involved in heated NBA courtside ... (Daily Express)

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling clash on Friday night.

seen hugging and smiling on the court. ESPN announcer and NBA legend Mark Jackson spoke about the incident as the broadcast returned from half time, saying: “Steven Adams comes over to protect his guy, along with his supporting cast. NFL legend and sports personality Shannon Sharpe clashed with superstar Ja Morant’s dad over a comment about LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. “[I] had a opportunity to talk to Tee Morant. As players headed into the locker room, the 54-year-old was seen shouting at Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks. I said he was too small to guard LeBron, he said 'F**k me’.

LeBron James backs Shannon Sharpe after spat with Ja Morant's ... (New York Post)

After Shannon Share and Tee Morant got into a heated courtside exchange on Friday night at the Lakers-Grizzlies game in Los Angeles, James threw his support ...

Then the dad came and he obviously didn’t want no problems. I don’t really care about all that.” “I ain’t talking about that,” Brooks told reporters when asked about the altercation. He said ‘F–k’ me I said, ‘F–k’ you back. Tee Morant then walked toward Sharpe and exchanged words with him as security tried to defuse the situation. [James told reporters after the game](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1616690164738449409).

Ja Morant takes jab at Shannon Sharpe after incident with Grizzlies (ClutchPoints)

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies saw their 11-game win streak get snapped by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night with a 122-121 loss.

However, Morant appears to be trying to take the higher road here in order to avoid more drama. Morant certainly kept himself in check when discussing the situation, as it’s clear that the Grizzlies were not happy with the situation or how it played out. [took exception](https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-lebron-james-shannon-sharpe-ja-morant-dad-grizzlies) to comments Sharpe made when it came to Memphis’ ability to guard LeBron James, and that led to a heated confrontation between Memphis and Sharpe.

Shannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Ja Morant during ... (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

Sharpe told an ESPN reporter at halftime that he was reacting to the Grizzlies' chatter.

The former tight end said Brooks then swore at him, and he swore back. Then the dad came and he obviously didn’t want no problems. After the halftime buzzer sounded, Brooks yelled at Sharpe and Sharpe motioned toward Brooks. He definitely didn’t want these problems. “They do all that talking and jockeying and I ain’t about that jockeying,” Sharpe said. I said he was too small to guard LeBron.”