NBA player Larry Nance Jr. sparked controversy by initially stating he was 'betting' on the Pelicans against the Thunder due to the absence of Jontay Porter. Nance later clarified that he wasn't actually placing bets and had no involvement in gambling.
"No Jontay Porter. I'm not betting. I'm not betting on anything. I don't own a betting app, none of that!" Larry Nance Jr. quickly walked back his "I’m betting on the Pels" comment. https://t.co/wYdQDXYZlP
Larry Nance Jr. immediately regretting saying he was ‘betting’ on the Pelicans https://t.co/JBqkF624ZH
Larry Nance Jr. clarifies his comments on choosing the Pelicans to win vs. any opponent. "Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels. I'm not betting, no Jontay Porter... I don't own a betting app." 🎥 @PelsFilmRoom https://t.co/CBhWVI4lWH
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Larry Nance Jr had one of the funniest post-game interviews in recent memory. “No Jontay Porter” 💀 https://t.co/WJ6Fk97nvr
'Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels. I'm NOT betting, no Jontay Porter... I don't own a betting app.' Larry Nance Jr. INSTANTLY regretted this comment... 😅 (🎥: @PelsFilmRoom) https://t.co/NfjXgiVMah
Larry Nance Jr. immediately regretted saying he was 'betting' on Pelicans vs. Thunder https://t.co/SCtY0v7Lg7
"Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels... I'm not betting, no Jontay Porter. I'm not betting. I'm not betting on anything. I don't own a betting app, none of that." -- Larry Nance Jr https://t.co/77UMlQNj4G
“Respectfully I’m betting on the Pels. I’m not betting. No Jontay Porter. I’m not betting!” - Larry Nance Jr. ahead of their series with the Thunder https://t.co/Rbl3WpkcQo