Memphis has been sensationally branded as the city with the ‘ugliest’ fans in the NBA by Los Angeles

Memphis has been sensationally branded as the city with the ‘ugliest’ fans in the NBA by Los Angeles

Memphis has been sensationally branded as the city with the ‘ugliest’ fans in the NBA by Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart. The 31-year-old defensive specialist, who spent a tumultuous season in Memphis before being traded, didn’t hold back during a recent interview on NBAT2. When asked to name the city with the least attractive fanbase in the league, Smart pointed directly at Memphis despite his previous ties to the organization. ‘Memphis,’ Smart said bluntly. ‘And I feel bad for ’em because Memphis is for the people. But this ain’t it.’ The comment has sparked immediate backlash from the Grizzlies’ faithful, who had already soured on Smart following his injury-plagued tenure and subsequent criticisms of the team’s culture. The interview clip has since gone viral on social media, with fans and local commentators accusing the veteran of taking ‘unnecessary strays’ at a city that once welcomed him. #marcussmart #memphis #memphisgrizzlies #lakers #basketball