Former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell continues to dunk all over Utah Jazz fans
Former Houston Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell once again went in on the Utah Jazz after three fans had to be ejected for verbally abusing Ja Morant’s family.
The relationship between fans and NBA players, especially as it relates to race, has become an unfortunate topic of discussion during the playoffs.
On Wednesday, three fans were ejected from Vivint Smart Home Arena during Game 2 between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies for directing lewd and racist remarks at Ja Morant’s family. That’s one of several incidents that have garnered publicity during Jazz games over the years.
Former Houston Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell, who has been an outspoken critic of Utah for a while now, had a lot of things to say about the latest incidents.
There is no love lost between Vernon Maxwell and Utah
On Monday, Maxwell drew a pretty extreme parallel between the KKK and the Jazz for hosting a “White Out” for Game 1 against the Grizzlies:
Anyone else notice how the Jazz had their fans wear white sheets for game 1? #NxtUpMemphis pic.twitter.com/nQ7wTuVkSv
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 24, 2021
When they rebounded with a win in Game 2, he had another comment.
Great game last night by the Jazz. It makes a helluva difference when the home team isn’t afraid for their lives bc their fans opt not to wear white sheets to the game.
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 27, 2021
In light of Morant’s parents, Maxwell continued on Thursday night.
I hope you idiots never get the internet. https://t.co/A0fg1iv7Cb
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 28, 2021
That one is a reference to this classic tweet from 2017.
I'd like 2 apologize Jazz fans that were offended by my tweets. If I knew u guys had internet in Utah I would've never made those tweets.
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) March 9, 2017
He was still making points on Friday.
People don’t consistently say the same thing about you for 20 plus years if it isn’t true. #TakeNote https://t.co/WL7fWTNd5e
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 28, 2021
For some background, Maxwell had mentioned in the past his experience with rampant racial abuse when he visited Salt Lake City during his career.
https://twitter.com/VernonMaxwell11/status/1365312935854227461?s=20
Maxwell’s criticism this week wasn’t limited to just the situation with the Jazz. He also had thoughts on Russell Westbrook getting popcorn poured on him by a fan in Philadelphia.
If your response to this is “Oh it’s just popcorn get over it” unfollow me. https://t.co/RWDxR3neXZ
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 27, 2021
We should be upset regardless if we are being paid millions or minimum wage. It’s about self respect. If your child is waiting tables & the customer was disrespecting them throwing food or spitting in their face, would it be ok as long as they left them a decent tip? https://t.co/sg5XQybsCb
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) May 28, 2021
Maxwell played 13 seasons in the NBA after being drafted in 1988 in the second round. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets and immediately traded to the San Antonio Spurs. He spent a season and a half in San Antonio before Houston picked him up. He played for the Rockets for six seasons, becoming a fan favorite while winning two titles in 1994 and 1995.
In the later stages of his career, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics and Dallas Mavericks.
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