A lot of folks are a bit confused about Nike dropping Kyrie Irving for sharing a link to a controversial film on Amazon, while standing behind Ja Morant following a string of incidents that included beating up a 17-year-old and allegedly threatening him with a gun.
Nike statement on Ja Morant: “We appreciate Ja’s accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs. We support his prioritization of his well-being.”
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 5, 2023
Nike’s statement has resulted in an outpouring of criticism.
Here’s a little taste of the sentiment on Twitter currently:
