ESPN reporter Malika Andrews was the subject of some social media backlash on Tuesday after she asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the Ja Morant gun-flashing video, which led to the Memphis Grizzlies star’s latest suspension over the weekend.
Silver appeared on ESPN as the San Antonio Spurs were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Andrews asked Silver about his meeting with Morant after the Grizzlies guard was suspended the first time for flashing a gun in a Denver nightclub.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks to the media before the start of the Oklahoma City Thunder game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
“Honestly, I was shocked when I saw this weekend that video,” Silver said. “Now, we’re in the process of investigating it, and we’ll figure out exactly what happened to the best we can. The video is a bit grainy and all that, but I’m assuming the worst.”
He said he and Morant talked openly and honestly about the consequences that could stem from waving a firearm around.
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ESPN sideline reporter Malika Andrews comments during the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers games at Crypto.com Arena on Jan. 13, 2023 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
While the question seemed pertinent given the situation, some NBA fans were not happy with it. Andrews faced some backlash on social media.
The Grizzlies suspended Morant from all team activities as the NBA launched an investigation into the situation.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” put forth a dire outlook.
Ja Morant, #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies, reacts against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 3, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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“There’s concern around the Grizzlies that [the NBA] is gonna come down hard on Ja Morant and that this gonna be potentially a serious suspension,” Charania said.
