The Memphis Grizzlies are in a bit of a struggle and are on a four-game losing streak. Fans, though, attributed that slide to Shannon Sharpe and the on-court altercation he had with the Grizzlies players when they played the Los Angeles Lakers last week.
Sharpe and the likes of Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks got into an altercation, and given how they love to trash-talk, things escalated quickly between the analyst and the players prompting security to be involved.
There were also words exchanged between Morant’s father and Sharpe. Speaking with Dave McMenamin, he explained the situation saying that “it started with Dillon Brooks” while also adding that the Grizzlies players and Tee Morant “didn’t want this smoke.”
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 this smoke, Dave. They do all that talking and jockeying and I ain’t about that jockeying. It started with Dillon Brooks. I said he was too small to guard LeBron. he said “F***” me. I said, “F***” you back. He started to come at me and I said, “You don’t want these problems.” And then Ja came out of nowhere talking. He definitely didn’t want these problems. Then the dad came and he obviously didn’t want no problems. But I wanted anything they had. Don’t let these fools fool you now.
The incident has since blown over, with Sharpe even putting out an apology. But for some fans, the event was believed to have upset the Grizzlies’ rhythm.
NBA Fans Believe Shannon Sharpe’s Altercation With The Grizzlies Triggered The Slump
The Grizzlies have been one of the more efficient units this season, with a 31-17 record in the West and placed second in the standings. However, their recent losses, the latest coming against the Golden State Warriors, are a bit of a worry.
Fans took to social media, calling it the “Shannon Sharpe effect,” and what followed was some hilarious comments and trolling of the team.
Respect ya elders https://t.co/7xE6nxUzc4
— Problem Solver Quieee🕵🏾♂️ (@Quieeee_) January 26, 2023
love it https://t.co/h3Ieg8pghH
— Nabil. (@findingnabil) January 26, 2023
https://twitter.com/glodvnny/status/1618617587218419714
Unc got the best of them 😂 https://t.co/qrOyyIZzhk
— Nicholas Annicelli (@NickAnnicelli) January 26, 2023
But they’re “good” in the west I thought https://t.co/vmuunbeViK
— DSH🐐 (@DSH9_) January 26, 2023
Came west and got routed https://t.co/BG28fmlRMk
— HM Hooper ™ (@FloydTheHooper) January 26, 2023
Don’t mess with my boy sharpe https://t.co/lXXU23ktbt
— Orlandooo (@landoooj) January 26, 2023
Curse of Uncle shay shay killin yall rn https://t.co/OEc6Pf3uFR
— 🅿️$ (@Finishurbkfst23) January 26, 2023
Shannon cursed the Grizzlies so hard. https://t.co/45XAsAmNK2
— Anton Reyes ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° アントン (@antonreyez) January 26, 2023
@ShannonSharpe you done put a jinx on these guys🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/PvNJRk4syY
— Terrence Ward (@Chaselife_fresh) January 26, 2023
The Grizzlies aren’t really in dire straits, considering their record, but they will be keen to arrest the slide when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves next, followed by a clash against the Indiana Pacers.
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