Warriors star Draymond Green has always been vocal when voicing his stance on pretty much everything. The Dubs icon is known for calling a spade a spade, and Green has not backed calling ESPN as well.
In a scathing social media rant, NBA star Draymond Green took aim at ESPN for publishing what he deemed as harmful reports regarding the father of rising star Ja Morant. Green minced no words as he accused the sports network of crossing the line and disregarding the well-being of athletes’ families.
What did ESPN say about Ja Morant’s father?
ESPN recently reported that Tee Morant, the father of Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant, has been deemed the “driving force” behind the player’s ongoing issues. Despite Ja facing a 25-game suspension for his questionable actions leading into the 2023-24 season, sources within the Grizzlies organization have pointed to Tee as a significant contributor to these problems.
According to an inside source, “Tee has been a major driving force in all of this. He never made the NBA, but this was his chance to live like he’s an NBA superstar. That’s been a problem from the beginning.” Many had hoped that Ja’s close bond with his father would lead to personal growth and an improved attitude, especially after his initial eight-game suspension for flashing firearms. Unfortunately, it appears that his behavior has not changed, as evident by his recent suspension and subsequent loss of nearly $7 million in salary.
Tee Morant’s involvement in these incidents is not an isolated occurrence. He has frequently been seen courtside during Grizzlies games, and his participation in a confrontation with Shannon Sharpe during a match against the Los Angeles Lakers last season has further heightened concerns within the organization. The belief among Grizzlies personnel is that Tee plays a significant role in Ja’s continuous poor decision-making, making the situation all the more intriguing for the franchise.
As the Grizzlies aspire to guide Ja Morant back on track, his father’s potential role in encouraging his negative choices poses a significant obstacle. Resolving the whole Morant situation will prove challenging if Tee continues to influence Ja negatively, hindering the team’s efforts to promote his growth and development.
Draymond Green slams ESPN over Ja Morant’s father report
ESPN found itself embroiled in controversy after criticizing Ja Morant’s father, Tee, as the “driving force” behind some issues surrounding the rising star. However, the outspoken Draymond Green wasted no time in expressing his frustration towards the sports network and its coverage.
Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green took to Instagram, sharing a reposted story on his own page, highlighting his comments, “Oh no… let’s not remove another black father from their child’s life.” Through this powerful statement, Green aimed to counter ESPN’s narrative, suggesting an agenda that seeks to separate black fathers from their children.
ESPN, on the other hand, has not yet responded directly to Green’s statement. It remains to be seen how the sports media giant will address the issue and whether it will provide any clarification or context to the original report.
This controversy comes at a difficult time for Ja Morant, as he has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA season. It remains to be seen how this situation will affect both Morant and his father, Tee Morant, moving forward.
