Deni Avdija Sparks Social Media Frenzy Calling Ja Morant a 'Kid'

Avdija, who was discussing his adaptability and excitement about playing alongside Morant and Damian Lillard, noted that he had not known Morant previously but found him to be a good kid with a high basketball IQ. The comment quickly drew backlash and amusement from NBA fans online, who pointed out that Morant is actually two years older than Avdija and has a more established career, including two All-Star selections.

Social media users criticized the remark as condescending and questioned the appropriateness of the term. Some users referenced Morant's past legal issues, including firearm-related arrests, with one user sarcastically asking how Morant could be called a kid, while others speculated that the comment could lead to tension between the new teammates.