During a recent discussion on ESPN about Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen A. Smith went on a bizarre rant about Elvis Presley, suggesting that Morant should replace Presley as the face of the city. However, his unconventional take on the musical icon was met with ridicule from fans.
Elvis is Dead
Smith argued that since “Elvis is Dead,” the city of Memphis should replace him with Morant as the face of the entire Home of the Blues. He even suggested that the city should take down Presley and Graceland billboards, and instead put up more displays featuring the Grizzlies’ superstar guard.
Smith’s Rant
In an impassioned speech, Smith declared, “This is the point I wanted to make because I’ve reiterated this on many occasions, Elvis is dead. God rest his soul. You ain’t been to Memphis, Molly (Querim). You ain’t been to Memphis. I’ve been to Memphis.”
Fan Reactions
While some may have found Smith’s rant entertaining, many fans were quick to ridicule his peculiar perspective on the legendary musician, finding the idea of replacing Presley with Morant far-fetched and unnecessary.
