The Memphis Grizzlies-Golden State Warriors series has been very intense. Both teams have left everything on the court, playing physical, getting some players ejected, and playing mind games even off the court.
Game 1 saw Draymond Green ejected after a flagrant foul 2 on Brandon Clarke; Dillon Brooks was ejected and then suspended after committing a huge foul on Gary Payton II in Game 2, which resulted in a fractured elbow for the Warriors guard, and Game 3 saw Ja Morant hurting his right knee after Jordan Poole grabbed it.
Things have been pretty wild here, and it’s safe to say a rivalry is brewing between the two squads. Even analysts are stirring the pot, expressing their opinions on all the things happening between Dubs and Grizzlies.
However, somebody recently took it to the next level, using a racist trope to criticize Draymond Green’s attitude on the court. Fox 13 Memphis Joey Sulipeck sent a terrible tweet to criticize the league’s decisions, comparing Draymond’s ejection to Kyle Anderson’s.
And chew on this: Draymond runs his knuckle-dragging open mouth ALL GAME LONG, but mild-mannered Kyle Anderson disputes one call and gets ejected? Next level jackassery.
Emotions are high right now among teams and fans over the play in question but this right here? @joeysulipeck – unacceptable.
Memo to @FOX13Memphis – talk to your mans and check him. This is over the line and I won’t stand for it. This is bullsh-t. pic.twitter.com/RJsLDenByh
— Evan Barnes (@evan_b) May 8, 2022
This was really an unfortunate comment, and NBA fans didn’t hold anything back, going off on the reporter for using such terrible language to talk about not only an NBA player but a human being.
For those who don’t know origins of knuckle dragger. So @joeysulipeck – explain yourself. pic.twitter.com/lvW7fG8FJ9
— Evan Barnes (@evan_b) May 8, 2022
Listening is the key to understanding. People shouldn’t shut up, but they should definitely listen. That goes for everyone.
— David Ryan Williams (@OutOfRedRyan) May 8, 2022
And quadruply responsible when you do it on a public platform for the world to see.
— Josh (@jandolorian) May 8, 2022
I’ll be sending an email with all screenshots of his tweet and references to his employer. He’ll be losing his job
— 🫦 (@alexisriveraa_) May 8, 2022
He works for Fox News. He’s not going to be fired. He’s going to be promoted.
— Sudo Nym (@sudonym83) May 8, 2022
memphis grizzlies make the playoffs after 13465 years & don't know how to act, crazy
— Kaze (@kazerod1) May 8, 2022
Is anyone surprised based off his pfp pic.twitter.com/qbJ4coCrds
— Lamar Scrotum (@nutman121) May 8, 2022
Something most definitely “went wrong” pic.twitter.com/4aEEDmS6Y6
— Kyle, a Madson (@KyleAMadson) May 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/SteelrsRapsPens/status/1523161231862902785
I actually get how he gets so under their skin. but when the first reaction is to up the racism to 11…
— tree of liberty (@vichrodrigues) May 8, 2022
This is bad bad.
— Dj Cabrera (@DjCabrera2) May 8, 2022
He tried to delete it
— Tony (TeddyB) Tedford (@TeddyB00) May 8, 2022
He gone pic.twitter.com/CaSSlEoNTb
— Mr. Selena Gomez (@advncd_darkness) May 8, 2022
Joey – obviously you don’t know that draymond has been ejected for that type of behavior in the past. And your boy Kyle kept on approaching the ref and then pointed at him and kept talking – That’s a no-no. TBH, dray would’ve gotten susp for that 😂😂
— Liana Pons (@lianapons) May 8, 2022
That’s as bad a tweet as I’ve ever seen from a dude with an actual audience. What was he thinking?
— Connor Dooley (@connordooley11) May 8, 2022
1000% agree. Please charge your phone though my brother, we’re bout to lose youuuu.
— Bored Anne Gets Paid (@nefertiti_lax) May 8, 2022
Bro deactivated I’m done😹😹😹💀💀
— 🤫🧏🏽 (@CantGuardGSW) May 8, 2022
Risked his whole career over a semi finals hoop game smh
— Jake (@knightrida) May 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/dyllyp/status/1523168065885671424
you’ve got to be kidding me
— Phillip Dean (@PhillipDean_) May 8, 2022
It's not like he works a job where he is constantly in the public eye and should be expected to hold himself to a higher standard. Oh wait.. 🙄
— BartySmalls (@bart_frantz) May 8, 2022
Man couldn't wait to show that racism smh … never late…always on time
— Stefan_Urquelle__151 🐐🐐🐐 (@BlacKKMamba_151) May 8, 2022
Lol he’s cooked. Russo from ESPN should be too but unfortunately he’s got so much tenure under his belt they wouldn’t dare try.
— jack (@thejbarker5) May 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/AmaraBaptist/status/1523156243979800578
"When someone show you who they are. Believe them"
Maya Angelo
— No Excuses (@Justthefactskin) May 8, 2022
It’s unacceptable to see these types of comments nowadays, no matter how heated things can get between Grizzlies and Warriors. We hope that this situation doesn’t get bigger than this and that the competition doesn’t get out of control and we can see a great series, with big intensity, great plays, and players showing that they want to win at any cost, but always keeping things cool and not trying to hurt their rivals.
The Warriors lead the series 2-1 now after beating the Grizzlies on Saturday night. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday night, and we can’t wait to see what these two are bringing to the table.
