Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverly, not one to mince his words, believes the current rap music landscape plays a role in Ja Morant’s recent antics.
In a recent episode, Beverly addressed the Memphis Grizzlies star player who received an eight-game suspension for flashing a firearm on Instagram Live earlier this month. pat bebb podcast with loan.
Pat Bev believes that the hip-hop climate and the music young people are digesting play a big part in what people do.
“The music we listen to is how big rappers are. [saying]said Beverly. “It’s crazy to say this, but Charleston White was totally right. The music we listen to and how it’s a new brand. It says go, do that, and it comes down to “I need a pipe.” A pipe that means a gun.
“I think it’s the music. I’m listening to that shit too, so I’m not bashing the music. It’s not like I’m up at 9 a.m. listening to it, but I’m listening to it during the game.”
He continued: “It’s not part of my life. But it’s part of a lot of people I know, so I can relate. was locked up for doing it, or my buddy was put in jail for doing it, or my buddy died doing it.
After losing to the Denver Nuggets on March 3, the Grizzlies kicked Morant off the team after he was seen brandishing a weapon on Instagram live at a strip club in Colorado. short stint.
He’s been out of the team since March 4, but it looks like an imminent return is on the horizon. Stargard met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in New York City on Wednesday (March 15), followed by an apology interview with ESPN’s Jaylen Rose in his first public appearance since his suspension. rice field.
“The gun was never mine,” Morant said. “It’s not who I am. I do not tolerate violence of any kind, but I take full responsibility for my actions.”
The 23-year-old avid Lil Baby fan is eligible to return to the Grizzlies against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday (March 20), but is not expected to play.
But ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski speculated he could wear a suit The Houston Rockets are coming to town for the next contest.