Grizzlies’ Ja Morant fires back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim NBA players avoid Memphis due to safety issues

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant fires back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim NBA players avoid Memphis due to safety issues

Grizzlies star defends his city while committing to stay in the '901' despite ESPN analyst's claims

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant walks off the court during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

Stephen A. Smith questioned whether NBA players feel safe in Memphis, and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant fired back. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum Jan. 2, 2024, in Memphis. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)