On First Take, Stephen A. Smith shared his desire for Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies to succeed. However, he said that his past words and subsequent failure to uphold them will lead to hesitation.
“Nobody believes you, bro. Nobody believes you,” Smith began. “I don’t say that flippantly. I’m a fan of Ja Morant. He is a superstar that I want this game to celebrate for years and years to come.
“Me speaking for everybody here, I believe not just here at ESPN, but in the world of sports – Why would we root against you? Because it’s better for all of us that you just put your greatness on display with no troubles whatsoever.
“Because I believe this man will win a championship one day. Wouldn’t surprise me if he won the championship next year after he comes back…”
