PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 25: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center on April 25, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Be careful wearing the visiting team’s gear to professional sporting events—it could hinder your chances of interacting with a player. Some Golden State Warriors fans learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.
Late in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 116-108 victory over the Warriors, Ja Morant drove through the defense for a layup and was fouled by Golden State’s Andrew Wiggins.
Prior to heading to the free throw line, an amped-up Morant exchanged a few words with some young Warrior fans—one of whom was looking for a high five.
“He was disrespectful with that jersey on,” Morant said after the game. “We Memphis. It looked like he wanted to cheer, but he had that jersey on. I apologize to him, but in that moment, bro, take that jersey off and then dap me up. Somebody find his information. I’ll send him one myself.”
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