Chandler Parsons & Stephen Jackson Feud Online Over Grizzlies' Firing

What's the story?

Stephen Jackson and Chandler Parsons get into an online argument after Memphis Grizzlies fired David Fizdale.

In case you didn't know...

During the 2016 offseason, the Memphis Grizzlies gave Chandler Parsons a max. contract worth $94.5 million for over four years, luring him from the Dallas Mavericks and early suitors like the Portland Trailblazers.

The heart of the matter...

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson had some comments on the firing of now former coach David Fizdale by the Grizzlies. Although he didn't take any name in his first post, his direct indication was to Chandler Parsons as shared the following statements on Instagram:

S/O Coach Fizdale u can’t want it more than the players u coach. Can’t go to war with no soldiers. How u expect him to win with no dogs on his team and PG hurt. Fixed fight if u tell me. Fire chandler Parsons. #GBG Truth Hurts.

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Nov 27, 2017 at 4:03pm PST

He took a direct shot at Parsons by adding the words "Fire chandler Parsons".

But, Jackson wasn't done yet as he posted another post, this time with a video.

Bad front office bad team. Point blank. If u never played in the NBA or worked in the a front office keep your opinion to yourself. They did Fiz wrong. How long John Paxson been in Chicago? I’ll wait. Have they won anything? I’ll wait on that answer to. #GBG Truth Hurts. Start signing players that care about the game and the fans. Not guys who just interested in the game. Gotta Love it.

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Nov 27, 2017 at 5:52pm PST

Chandler Parsons eventually responded which lead to an interesting conversation between the two:

This is not a beef. I have passion for the game and I Love this game. I hate to see it not appreciated. I hate to see a good coach get fired bkuz he cares more than the players. Facts. All basketball players ain’t kool I can count my NBA Real brothers on my hands. Facts. Not a yes man. #GBG it ain’t just him. It a lot that don’t care. Respect it or check it. Love to all. Get healthy though @chandlerparsons. ?

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Nov 27, 2017 at 6:03pm PST

Jackson decided to have the last say in this feud:

All I got is my balls and my word. I’m holding mine. Love to all. #GBG

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Nov 27, 2017 at 6:13pm PST

Parsons' previous three seasons, two with the Dallas Mavericks and the most recent one with the Grizzlies, ended early due to knee surgeries on his knees.

What's next?

General manager, Chris Wallace has named Associate head coach J.B. Bickerstaff as interim head coach till the end of this regular season after firing David Fizdale.

The Grizzlies are in all sorts of trouble as they have lost 8 games in a trot and have sunk down to the 12th spot in the Western Conference. With the increase in the competition this season in the conference, the Grizzlies have to find a way to sort out all their troubles or else they are likely to sit out the Playoffs this season.

Author's take

Although Parsons has not lived up to his contract's expectations and has been injured now for 3 consecutive seasons, he cannot be directly blamed for David Fizdale's firing.