Marcus Stroman On Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving Controversies, ‘Knew Nike Was Trash’

Marcus Stroman is calling out Nike, implicating the retail corporation of being hypocritical for its dramatically various reactions to Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving‘s controversies — stating, “always knew Nike was trash.”

Nike launched a declaration over the weekend after Morant showed a weapon on Instagram Live … stating, “We value Ja’s responsibility which he is putting in the time to get the assistance he requires. We support his prioritization of his wellness.”

You’ll recall … Nike parted ways with Irving, who had actually been with the business because 2011 after the super star point player tweeted out a link to a questionable movie. Now, Strowman is explaining what he thinks is a double requirement … with Nike sticking by Ja, however not Kyrie.

“Kyrie posted a link with zero comments and they ended his contract. I always knew Nike was trash,” the Chicago Cubs star pitcher tweeted. “Thankful to be free from any of these companies!”

Nike cut ties with Irving — whose agreement was set to end in October 2023 — one month after the shoe giant suspended its relationship with him. At the time, Nike cofounder and chairman Phil Knight stated “Kyrie stepped over the line, adding, “It’s type of that easy.”

Meanwhile, Morant — who is likewise implicated of beating up a teenager throughout a pickup basketball video game, prior to presumably flashing a weapon in his waistband — was suspended for a minimum of 2 video games by the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins stated Sunday … there’s no timetable for Morant’s return.

“We’re taking it one day at a time,” Jenkins stated. “This is going to be an ongoing healing process, so I can’t comment in terms of what the exact timetable’s going to be because it’s really not a timetable situation.”