Jeff Van Gundy rips Dallas fans for 'lunacy and absurdity' of booing DeAndre Jordan and cheering for Greg Hardy
The Los Angeles Clippers made their first trip to Dallas since the now infamous Free Agency Emoji War of 2015 in which DeAndre Jordan changed his mind at the last minute and decided to re-sign with the Clippers instead of joining the Mavs.
Not surprisingly, Jordan was booed lustily during the pre-game introductions. The booing continued into the game every time he touched the ball.
Later, during the first quarter, ESPN commentator Jeff Van Gundy was asked for his thoughts on the situation and defended Jordan's free agency decision, noting that all he did was change his mind.
"I have no problem with him changing his mind," Van Gundy started. "That's man's greatest right, the right to change his mind. I do have a problem with not directly contacting Mark Cuban to tell him about his change of mind."
But then Van Gundy took a turn and went right after Dallas fans for booing the basketball star while also supporting disgraced Dallas Cowboys player Greg Hardy.
"But I would also like the Dallas fans to acknowledge the sheer lunacy and absurdity that they're booing DeAndre Jordan tonight, and they will be cheering somebody like Greg Hardy on Sunday," Van Gundy continued. "That to me is absurd. All this guy did was change his mind."
You can hear Van Gundy's comments here: