This is such an inappropriate and gross thing to say & has detrimental ripple effects on a city that is constantly fighting against perception. Memphis is a beautiful place. Like many cities it has crime - but it should not be defined by that. I’ll never stop fighting for it.
This is such an inappropriate and gross thing to say & has detrimental ripple effects on a city that is constantly fighting against perception. Memphis is a beautiful place. Like many cities it has crime - but it should not be defined by that. I’ll never stop fighting for it.
@jessbensontv Absolutely. New Orleans, Chicago, The Bay.. all have high crime rates. A city that loves and cares for its sports team like Memphis does is rare these days; this convo didn’t need to be had.
@jessbensontv It’s so funny how we have to trust the science and data til it comes to crime statistics.
@jessbensontv True or not it is the actual perception players have of the city.
@jessbensontv I lived in Memphis for 15 years. Stats regularly show Memphis to be one of the most violent cities in the country and was one of the reasons we left. Memphians: “It’s really not that bad once you learn how to live here!” Trust me: it is. Other people don’t live that way
@jessbensontv Memphis is a fucking shit hole, take a lap.
@jessbensontv Crime can make a beautiful place ugly in a hurry.
@jessbensontv LIBERALS LOVE TO BURN THE CITY AND THATS WHAT THEY DO TO OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY.
@jessbensontv In good times and bad, in sickness and in health, til death do us part, I am wedded to the 901! and that's the way it is.
@jessbensontv Lots of work left to be done and fixing the criticism helps everyone commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…
@jessbensontv Never had an issue covering games there since early 90s.
@jessbensontv Agreed. As a journalist - why would you even say something like this? This is highly inappropriate.
@jessbensontv I like ya Jess… and I think you’re a damn good broadcaster.. but he’s right.
@jessbensontv It's reckless, irresponsible and frustrating, honestly. Furthermore, this continued narrative to push guys like JJJ and Morant out of Memphis — at the national level — is hilariously disgusting.
@jessbensontv I’m from Memphis and I will always talk glowingly about Memphis . However, he’s not wrong
@jessbensontv Simmer down Jessica! Someone was stabbed on my street last night, I’d say his comments were actually quite appropriate and warranted 🤡
@jessbensontv If you scared to play and live in Memphis you will not survive in the NBA anyway!How many trade request do you see from players that have played here over the years?I'll wait... Iggy don't count
@jessbensontv If he's being honest about players telling him that, then I have no problem with him telling the truth. Blind boosterism doesn't help Memphis. What helps is honest conversation about the very serious issues facing us.
@jessbensontv Thank you Jessica for defending our beautiful city.
@jessbensontv Much appreciated, Jessica. I don't live in the M anymore, but the disrespect won't be tolerated.
@jessbensontv Oh how wrong you are, and although you are ignorant - I hope you never have to experience the consequences of being so incorrect. - Signed, the hundreds of dead bodies every year in that horrible city.
@jessbensontv It has way more crime Jessica than other cities … It doesn’t just “have crime “… Sure there are so many great people and places there but it’s not a destination many professional athletes enjoy.. Takes a TA, Zbo, Ja kinda guy…
@jessbensontv 100% agree! I wasn’t born in Memphis but both my kids and my wife are from Memphis! I’ve built a beautiful life in this city and The best people I know are here in Memphis. Memphis is a wonderful place @stephenasmith shame on you!
@jessbensontv A “Memphian” does not necessarily mean you have been here your whole life and sister, you are a Memphian! 👊
@jessbensontv I work in downtown Memphis. It is absolutely no different than any other City struggling with crime and bad local government. There are great parts of the city and bad parts. Crime is a legitimate concern in every large metropolitan city.
@jessbensontv We hear the same stuff about my city, St. Louis. 🙄 And I feel the same as you do, and I fight for it every chance I get.
@jessbensontv Stephen A will never miss a chance to hate on a small market team. Too bad he has 8 hours of screen time on ESPN a day
@jessbensontv Stephen A is utter rubbish for saying that.
@jessbensontv It’s got the highest crime rate in the nation, the city looks like garbage anywhere you go. Any time somewhere nice opens, within a month Memphis trash goes in and closes it down or shoots it up. The best thing about Memphis is seeing it in your rear view mirror. The mayor sucks
@jessbensontv Memphis is a shithole overrun by ghetto blacks.
@jessbensontv He is right. NBA players want to play in cities like New York where they don’t have to worry about being assaulted by organized blood thirsty THUGS! Just ask Thabo Sefolosha.
@jessbensontv We have to have a gun ready while pumping gas you idiot.