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Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Provides Game 5 Tickets, Lodging & Car Service For Ja Morant’s Family Following Incident With Racist Fans

During the Utah Jazz’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2, Ja Moran’t family, who took the trip to Utah to support him, was hit with vulgar and racist comments by three fans sitting in their proximity.

This led to the Jazz investigate the case, leading to the three fans getting banned. Additionally, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is continuing to try to make up for these despicable actions of the ‘fans’.

According to an ESPN report, Smith has provided complimentary courtside tickets, lodging and a car service for Morant’s father, Tee, and a group of five.

Reporting with @malika_andrews: Jazz owner Ryan Smith has provided Game 5 tickets, lodging and car service for Ja Morant’s family, his dad, Tee, told ESPN. The Jazz banned 3 fans for racist or vulgar comments directed at Morant’s parents during Game 2. https://t.co/uTbJRjhCGp

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 2, 2021