Stoking the wrath of the home team’s fans can be a risky move. While you may think of it as a joke and brush it off, that may not be the case for the fans. And you especially do not risk it when they have just had a disappointing loss.
But tonight, it seemed like Dallas Mavericks forward, Grant Williams was willing to try it. His decision to wear the opponent team’s jersey was met with mostly angry reactions from fans online. To give a background, the Dallas Cowboys played against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. The Cowboys lost 23-28 and while the fans were already upset, Grant Williams added more fuel to the fire.
The risky move by Williams
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On Sunday night, the Dallas Mavericks crushed the Charlotte Hornets with a 124-118 victory. The Houston native arrived for the post-game press conference with a Philadelphia Eagles jersey, with Jason Kelce’s name on the back.
Grant Williams is trolling right now, came into post-game press conference with an Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce jersey. pic.twitter.com/FnIZQWSYtY
— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) November 6, 2023
And fans of Dallas did not approve of it. Some fans called for the outright removal of the player from the team.
Get off my team @Grant2Will https://t.co/0r9ErnAoWO
— Cory (@CoryHickey5) November 6, 2023
Cut his ass out of the team as of NOW!! https://t.co/HWYYdiSAaY
— El Dallas 🇫🇮 (@dallas2388) November 6, 2023
Trade his ass… yesterday
— The Tall Traveler (@TallTraveler1) November 6, 2023
And that folks is why you do not mess with the fans. Some fans felt like he was on a slippery slope by playing with his popularity like this.
Still glad he’s on my team but bro is pushing it rn https://t.co/6UvkwoSaEj
— RANGERS WORLD SERIES CHAMPS (@kushonthemic) November 6, 2023
Grant… U are making it very hard to like u https://t.co/HV7eSkk8kt
— Eli_MFFL – WORLD SERIES CHAMPS (@MFFL_Eli) November 6, 2023
@Grant2Will you might think it’s funny, but it ain’t.
Not cool. https://t.co/73T7ez8HpI
— Ovie (@OvieO) November 6, 2023
Williams’ only saving grace
While most of the fans are upset, some seem to allow it. This was chalked out to his impressive performance with the Mavs. Williams was traded to Dallas from the Celtics this summer and has positioned himself to be an important part of Luka Doncic’s team. Averaging 15.0 points with 5.0 rebounds, the power forward can shoot 51.1 % from the field. And this, some fans claimed, was the only reason they would let this pass by.
You’re lucky I like you and that you’re good at basketball, Grant. https://t.co/r8VM4IkeUk
— Michael Kelminson (@mjk2341) November 6, 2023
(looking up his stats)
I’ll allow it. https://t.co/Jan79F87Lf
— Mavs Burner (@MavsBurner) November 6, 2023
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I have mixed feelings about this https://t.co/xT3rOWZik7
— Chicken Man (@chkenman) November 6, 2023
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What do you think of Grant Williams’ selection of jerseys? Let us know in the comments.
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