Charlotte?s 22-year-old Center Kai Jones is making new enemies in the NBA with each passing day. Jones left the NBA world buzzing after making some wild claims on social media. It all started when the young Center started a Civil War in Charlotte, claiming to be a better basketball player than his superstar teammates LaMelo Ball and 2nd overall draft pick Brandon Miller. But Jones did not stop there. He later called out 4-time NBA Champion LeBron James, his former Team Owner Michael Jordan, and Hall of Famer Shaquille O?Neal, claiming to beat them all in their prime.
Kai Jones got slammed by the basketball world for his delusional comments. Days after the incident, veteran guard Patrick Beverley chimed in on the discussion, slandering the 22-year-old.
Patrick Beverley slams Kai Jones for his new shenanigans
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Kai Jones recently posted a video of him dancing outrageously in front of his car while wearing over-the-top clothing. After watching the video, former Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker said, ?Pat Bev and Ariza wouldn?t have let me in the arena if I did this.? Patrick Beverley and Trevor Ariza were Dekker?s veterans when he started his career with the Houston Rockets at age 21. According to Dekker, Pat Bev and Ariza would not have allowed such behavior in their locker room. Patrick Beverley backed his former teammate?s comments, slamming the Hornets Center, ?No Lies Detected.?
No lies detected https://t.co/QlT0ZDE7Oo
? Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) September 21, 2023
Kai Jones has recently been in the headlines for his outrageous comments disrespecting All-Time Greats like LeBron, MJ, and Shaq. With their young players getting into so much trouble off the court, the Charlotte Hornets are definitely missing the presence of veteran players like Patrick Beverley on their team. It is important for a team to have veterans who can guide the young players and stop them from making stupid mistakes.
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Kai Jones might be just one of the problems for Charlotte
Kai Jones was drafted in 2021 and has not made any significant impact in the 2 years he has played for the Hornets. He averages an underwhelming 2.7 points in his career and could prove to be a liability for the Hornets because of the drama surrounding him.
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The Charlotte Hornets might face a huge problem by surrounding their superstar player LaMelo Ball with young problematic players. Even NBA veteran Austin Rivers called LaMelo?s teammates ?Troubled Youth? during a podcast. With a superstar like LaMelo Ball in their team, the Hornets have a chance to rebuild their franchise the right way. But they will need to keep their young players in check who are garnering unwanted attention to the team.
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