Dennis Schroder had some parting words for Ja Morant this week after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in their first-round NBA playoffs match-up.
Heading into the series, and through the early parts of it, Memphis showed very little respect for L.A.
Dillon Brooks was obviously the most egregious example of it, but his attitude seemed to be pretty representative of the whole team.
The Lakers took note. They didn’t say much back while the series was going, but since its swift conclusion, players have been more vocal.
Case in point: Schroder. In the aftermath, he took to social media to slyly reference a viral clip from Morant where he had his daughter recite the words to an NBA YoungBoy song after a strong showing against the Houston Rockets.
Kaari Morant 😂 pic.twitter.com/h982ZXUahw
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) March 23, 2023
Ja is back and having fun 🤩 pic.twitter.com/TjnOEs4gB7
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) March 23, 2023
Schroder decided to play off that.
Dennis trollin ja on his ig storypic.twitter.com/qITTYvPp7p
— َ (@HoodiGuWop) April 29, 2023
Schroder is obviously a role player on the Lakers whereas Morant is the Grizzlies’ star.
That difference in dynamics led to mix reactions from NBA fans to Schroder’s move.
he will never be even 40% of the player ja is
— 𝐬𝐞a✬ (@destroynectar) April 29, 2023
U right he’s better
— َ (@HoodiGuWop) April 29, 2023
I’m dead (I’m not actually dead, it’s a metaphor indicating that l’m laughing so much I’m losing oxygen, which could eventually leads to death
— boatman (@Boatman46) April 29, 2023
Damn, these Lakers really hated the Griz more than I thought lol https://t.co/WQcWQqSr4t
— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) April 29, 2023
Wherever you come down on Schroder’s jab, there is no denying that the Grizzlies got humbled – hard.
Brooks’ walk of shame from the last Lakers game speaks for itself.
The photos speak for themselves. https://t.co/ctNrNM9U1s
— Game 7 (@game7__) April 30, 2023
A true villain downfall story. Nobody wanted to see him or his squad win.
How much longer will Schroder and the rest of the Lakers lord their win over the heads of Morant and the Grizzlies? Time will tell.
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Charles Kruger has been credentialed to cover two Super Bowls, four NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7’s go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers.
