Shannon Sharpe

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Shannon Sharpe involved in verbal confrontation with Grizzlies ... (The Washington Post)

Sharpe, who was sitting courtside, exchanged words with Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, Ja Morant and Morant's father, Tee Morant.

He can talk with the best of them, that’s for sure.” Whether or not the fiery conversation was to blame, the Grizzlies blew a 13-point lead and conceded 41 fourth-quarter points to the Lakers en route to their first loss since Dec. The Pro Football Hall of Famer added that he exchanged profanities with Brooks and that the Grizzlies’ contingent “didn’t want this smoke.” When play resumed for the second half, Sharpe returned to his seat. He should have never came back in the game, but it’s LA.”— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks said Shannon Sharpe, as a fan, shouldn’t have been been allowed to stay at the arena after halftime verbal altercation: “A regular pedestrian like him? The back-and-forth shouting match lasted longer than 30 seconds before the Grizzlies exited to the locker room and Sharpe headed for the tunnel.

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Shannon Sharpe clashes with Grizzlies, Tee Morant; Lakers rally to ... (The Athletic)

A football Hall of Famer and a superstar's dad, among others, provide one of the wilder fan interactions in recent memory.

I got the steal, pushed the ball, got fouled and finished the play.” He can talk with the best of them, for sure.” Clarke made the first free throw but missed the second, sealing the Grizzlies’ fate as their five-game road trip got off to a sour — and memorable — start. “I saw Bane catch the ball, he had his back to me and I made a play. “I ride with Shannon for 365 days, 366 on a leap year, 24/7,” James said. Dillon Brooks on if it was appropriate for Shannon Sharpe to have a back-and-forth with the Grizzlies: “A regular pedestrian like him? Dillon Brooks on the Shannon Sharpe incident: “I ain’t talking about that. He shouldn’t have ever came back in the game. “I ain’t talking about that,” Brooks said while standing in front of his locker. Multiple security guards escorted Sharpe, a well-known TV commentator for FOX Sports and co-host of “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” from his seat through a tunnel toward the back of the arena at halftime. 2 in the West with the third-best record overall in the league, so successful over the past two seasons. Then the dad came, and he obviously didn’t want no problems.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe in courtside altercation ... (CNN)

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was involved in a fiery courtside exchange with Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks during the ...

“They do all that talking and jockeying and I ain’t about that jockeying. I said he was too small to guard LeBron.” After the game, Brooks initially did not want to speak about the altercation saying, “I ain’t talking about that. But when asked about whether fans should behave like Sharpe he said, “A regular pedestrian like him? He should have never come back in the game. He later returned to his seat.

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Shannon Sharpe, Grizzlies players argued during Lakers matchup (INSIDER)

The NFL Hall of Famer and broadcaster nearly scuffled with players and exchanged words with Ja Morant's father before security intervened on Friday.

Another video from Cole showed Tee Morant and Sharpe making up after the game with a hug on the court. Prior to the argument, Sharpe shared a video of his outfit while he sat courtside on Instagram. Before returning to his seat for the third quarter, he told McMenamin the incident started with Brooks. Grizzlies reporter Damichael Cole described the incident as "Absolute madness" in a tweet about the fight. Then the dad came and he obviously didn't want no problems." The outlet reports Grizzlies players Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, and Ja Morant were involved, as well as Morant's father, Tee Morant.

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LeBron James Doubles Down on His Stance About Shannon Sharpe (Sports Illustrated)

After the Fox analyst got into a courtside incident during Friday's Lakers game with the father of Ja Morant, James posted a message of support for Sharpe.

The courtside argument began when Sharpe was heckling Brooks and his ability to guard James. Before long, Sharpe was seen shouting at Adams and Tee Morant. [James said.](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/01/21/lebron-james-defends-shannon-sharpe-los-angeles-lakers-memphis-grizzlies) “I always got his back.

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LeBron James backs Shannon Sharpe after his spat with Memphis ... (Daily Mail)

LeBron James made it clear which side he's on after a spat between FS1 host Shannon Sharpe and members of the Memphis Grizzlies at halftime of their game ...

Then the dad came and he obviously didn't want to problems. We talk our s---. Meanwhile, Grizzlies staffers tried in vain to hold back the 6-foot-11, 265-pound Adams. 'He definitely didn't want these problems. He said, ''F***'' me. I said, ''F***'' you back.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Doubles Down On Love For “Unk ... (Sports Illustrated)

Naturally when you are apart of the Los Angeles crowd, there is going to be some smack talk. However, no one could have guessed that Shannon Sharpe would be ...

The altercation was one that could have gotten ugly quickly and hopefully it never escalates into something bigger, but it is something to keep an eye on to see what truly transpired. Sharpe has not been shy of calling James the GOAT and it's clear the relationship between the two legends is unscathed. An altercation that could have overshadowed a narrow Lakers victory quickly went away and all was good.

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Shannon Sharpe, Ja Morant's dad separated in heated exchange at ... (CBSSports.com)

You just never know what you're going to see at a Lakers game in Los Angeles. Courtside celebrities are a regular occurrence, and they occasionally engage ...

Eventually Tee Morant, the father of Grizzlies point guard [Ja Morant](/nba/players/2892772/ja-morant/), joined in, and Sharpe directed his attention toward him as the two were separated. Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks said Shannon Sharpe, as a fan, shouldn’t have been been allowed to stay at the arena after halftime verbal altercation: “A regular pedestrian like him? Grizzlies center [Steven Adams](/nba/players/2067654/steven-adams/) then made his way toward Sharpe as a mob of players and security guards began to form. Cooler heads seemed to prevail as Sharpe took his seat for the second half. [Dillon Brooks](/nba/players/2157680/dillon-brooks/) had words for Sharpe on his way to the locker room. Courtside celebrities are a regular occurrence, and they occasionally engage in banter (friendly or not-so-friendly) with players during the game.

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