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Jason Kelce has obtained each assist and backlash following his viral phone-smashing incident … however ex-NBA participant Rashad McCants is undoubtedly sooner or later Corridor of Famer’s nook — telling TMZ Sports activities he has no points with how the Eagles legend handled the unruly Penn State fan this weekend.
Kelce’s current outburst has the lots cut up … with these in opposition saying he crossed the road by repeating homophobic slurs a person made about his brother, Travis, previous to spiking the cell on the pavement.
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The previous North Carolina Tar Heels famous person shared his two cents whereas out in L.A. this week — earlier than Kelce himself addressed the scenario on “Monday Night Countdown” — and he mentioned the instigator ought to be counting his fortunate stars it did not escalate additional.
“He’s lucky [Kelce] didn’t punch him,” McCants mentioned. “I think Jason is a standup guy. He did what he felt was the right thing at the moment, and that was to not harm the person and to harm what they loved most, and that is that damn phone.”
The previous Minnesota Timberwolves guard additionally touched on the homophobic language … and he is pointing the finger on the man who used the slur first.
“Someone is saying an F-slur to him about his brother,” he mentioned. “You don’t get to pick and choose to be the victim.”
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The person’s identification within the video is at the moment unknown … and legislation enforcement is investigating the incident.
However when requested if it will be a nasty search for the spectator to pursue authorized motion for his broken cellphone — the 40-year-old mentioned, “Justice will prevail.”
“It’s a new type of justice right now.”
In the end, McCants mentioned athletes are usually not “normal” folks … and it will behoove the regulars to “not go “f***ing with individuals who not regular.”
As for Kelce … he appeared remorseful on ESPN, saying he was not pleased with his actions.
