Jaden Ivey has been the most explosive item in the NBA headlines this week. Following his release from the Chicago Bulls, Ivey has found himself swirling deeper and deeper in the cesspool of controversy.
Appearing on Tuesday’s episode of the “PinPoint Podcast,” Ivey opened up on his thoughts of self-harm, thoughts that nearly caused him to pay the ultimate price.
“I’ve almost committed suicide multiple times, and I’m not ashamed to say it. Because God was merciful to keep me here.”
Ivey went on to disclose that his significant other witnessed him going through this agonizing ordeal.
“I had oxy pills in my hand, and my wife was telling me, don’t do it. Don’t go down this road…I didn’t do it, by God’s grace. He kept me here.”
Jaden Ivey’s basketball career has clearly taken a backseat to the personal struggles that he’s been dealing with. Aside from dealing with major leg and knee injuries over the past two years, Ivey also found himself in hot water just weeks into his stint with the Bulls.
This week, Ivey was waived by the team after he criticized the NBA on social media for supporting Pride Month activities. According to additional reports after his release from the Bulls, Ivey had also taken on a “preachy” tone as he interacted with teammates in the locker room.
“Anthony Edwards Didn’t Get Waived”: Jaden Ivey Calls Out Perceived Double Standards in the NBA After Pointing Out Timberwolves Star’s 2022 Controversy
In the same podcast appearance, Jaden Ivey lamented how All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was slapped with a “lesser” sanction after committing an offense similar to that of Ivey.
Back in 2022, Edwards had been fined $40,000 by the NBA for making homophobic comments on social media. Looking back at that incident, Ivey criticized the double standards that unfolded in his own situation.
“He didn’t get kicked out of the league, he didn’t get waived. It’s because he is the best player on their team…I’m injured and I’m speaking the truth.”
Ivey also claimed that the Timberwolves showed leniency towards Edwards since “everyone goes to pay to watch” the athletic franchise player.
