The Memphis Grizzlies are once again finding themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A viral video from a recent team practice has surfaced, showing superstar guard Ja Morant in a heated verbal confrontation with teammate Vince Williams Jr. The clip, which captures Morant telling his teammates, “I don’t f*** with y’all,” has drawn a blistering critique from Coach JB and the crew of The Coach JB Show.
In the footage, Morant and Williams Jr. are seen inches apart, trading words in a high-tension exchange. “Why I’m right here? You’ve been here for five minutes!” Morant is heard shouting. Williams Jr. responds by telling the superstar, “You’re not like that, bro,” before the two are eventually separated.
Coach JB: “It’s a Bitch Move”
Coach JB, known for his unfiltered and often harsh commentary, did not mince words when reacting to Morant’s behavior. “Anyone that does this… never ever wants to smoke,” JB remarked. “Anyone that does that bitch shit in your face is a bitch.”
JB specifically targeted what he perceives as Morant’s manufactured “gangster” persona, questioning why a player making $180 million is attempting to portray a lifestyle he isn’t truly part of. “Why are you trying to be gangster, homie? Like, let’s be real. Why do you think you’re a gangster in the NBA?” JB asked. He even pointed to Morant’s recent hairstyle as further evidence of this “fake” image, relaying a comment from a former gang member who was “shocked” by the player’s look.
Disparity in Leverage
The hosts also discussed the power dynamics at play during the practice altercation. While Vince Williams Jr. is a respected role player, he lacks the institutional leverage of a franchise cornerstone like Morant.
JB noted that the lack of immediate intervention from coaches or other teammates suggests that such behavior might be becoming “surface level” drama for the team. “The coach has no concern over this,” JB observed. “He’s just standing there like ain’t nobody right.” However, JB argued that Morant’s refusal to “go to the back” when challenged by Williams Jr. proves he was looking for a “safe haven” where teammates would eventually break up the fight.
The Fall from Grace
The conversation eventually shifted to the broader trajectory of Morant’s career. Once considered the potential new “face of the league,” Morant’s series of off-court incidents and on-court outbursts have derailed his marketing potential. JB compared Morant’s situation to that of Zion Williamson, labeling Morant the “bigger disappointment” because his issues are self-inflicted rather than injury-related.
“Ja had played himself into becoming like the new face of the league before he went goddamn full like battle rapper in the car with his homies and derailed the whole goddamn marketing plan,” JB lamented. With rumors of potential trades swirling, JB even speculated that the Grizzlies might be leaking such footage themselves to build a case for voiding Morant’s massive contract.
As the Grizzlies navigate another turbulent season, the question remains whether their superstar can regain his focus or if the “fake persona” will continue to overshadow his undeniable talent on the court. For Coach JB, the verdict is already in: Morant needs to stop trying.
