In what some claimed to be a sneaky Friday afternoon news story to minimize blow back, ESPN reported that Hornets forward Miles Bridges is in discussion with the Hornets organization regarding a new contract with the team.
Miles Bridges may be back on the court soon. PIC.TWITTER.COM/JEVCO0ZGUL
— theScore (@theScore) December 23, 2022
Earlier this year, Miles Bridges reportedly physically assaulted his wife, Mychelle Johnson. Now, just months later, the Hornets forward is already negotiating a new contract with the Hornets organization. As you can probably guess, this was immediately met with backlash from many basketball fans, with many voicing their opinions on social media. Some used the picture of his wife’s bruises to illustrate how they felt about the matter.
Miles Bridges should not play another minute of NBA basketball. PIC.TWITTER.COM/JYYNU5Y401
— Dustin Taylor ⌚️ (@DustinT_NBA) December 23, 2022
As with every controversial story, the internet did what it does best, making jokes and memes immediately after the story came out.
The nba punishing miles bridges: PIC.TWITTER.COM/5VIPOIPYR4
— GoatWilliams (@GoatWilliams_) December 24, 2022
Nobody:
Miles bridges: pic.twitter.com/lFj4hqwZOs— GoatWilliams (@GoatWilliams_) DECEMBER 24, 2022
Guess he didn’t burn any bridges.
Bridges, who has undeniable talent on the court as well as in music, pleaded no contest to his domestic violence less than two months ago. His punishment, like many athletes, seems to be short lived as he is currently working out a deal with the Hornets to get back on the hardwood with his teammates.
Bridges was ultimately not given any jail time, but was sentenced to three years probation. His no contest plea was a part of an appeal that exempted him from jail time, and it also dismissed 2 other charges and an allegation from his case.
Bridges was cleared of charges related to causing severe harm to the domestic violence victim and two counts of child abuse that could result in serious injury or death. This slap on the wrist is one of many instances where celebrities manage to get preferential treatment and very little punishment for their extremely questionable actions.
Will this story get more outrageous? Knowing the constant drama surrounding the NBA it’s a strong possibility. Stay tuned for more news updates!
Man the Miles Bridges news just gross all the way around
1) That Charlotte wants him back
2) That ESPN agreed to a Friday 5 PM ET news dump to minimize PR blowback
3) That ESPN wrote or agreed to write the phrase “his role in an offseason domestic violence case”— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) DECEMBER 23, 2022
