Memphis Grizzlies vet Steven Adams claims San Antonio Spurs Jeremy Sochan pinched his nipple
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Grizzlies veteran Steven Adams calls Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan a ‘dirty b******’ after alleging the youngster pinched his nipple during Memphis’ 124-22 win in overtime
- 10-year NBA veteran Steven Adams has said a Spurs rookie pinched his nipple
- Jeremy Sochan got under the skin of the Kiwi in the final stages of the Spurs loss
- Memphis finally won 124-22 on Wednesday despite the brutal move
- Adams smiled as he told reporters his version of post-match events
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Memphis Grizzlie’s big man Steven Adams called San Antonio rookie Jeremy Sochan a “dirty bastard” in the closing moments of Wednesday’s game.
The high-flying Grizz eventually knocked down a young Spurs team in overtime 124-122, despite Sochan’s reported distraction tactics on Adams.
Since then, it has been revealed by Adams that the San Antonio youngster pinched his nipple in an attempt to upset the giant New Zealander.
Memphis Grizzlies’ Steven Adams (left) claimed that Jeremy Sochan (right) pinched his nipple
Adams presented his version of events after the game via ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon.
“On the last round of the game he was messing with me – he pinched me and all,” Adams said:.
“I was like, ‘Get out of here, dude!’ He hit my nipple. I was like, “Get out of here, you dirty bastard!” I’m trying to break my concentration.’
Sochan has been a bright spark with his relentless persistence and desire to get under the skin
Sochan has impressed for the Spurs organization in his rookie season since taking ninth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old, drafted from Baylor, has averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 12 games of his NBA career.
Adams is in his 10th season in the NBA and second as Grizzlies player after a short stop of a year in New Orleans and seven earlier in Oklahoma City.
He has averaged 6.4 points, 11.5 rebounds – a career record – and 2.4 assists in 12 games.