"He and Shedeur were racing": NBA fans react as Zach Edey slapped with charges for recklessly driving at 101 mph in a 55-mph zone

NBA star Zach Edey was in the headlines on Wednesday for the wrong reason. According to multiple reports, Edey was held by police in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, for reckless driving. The Memphis Grizzlies center, per ESPN, drove “101 mph in a 55 mph zone” on May 1.

Fans promptly reacted to the news.

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According to multiple reports on Wednesday, Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders was also cited for overspeeding the previous day. The son of NFL great Deion Sanders, like Edey, drove 101 mph over a road with a 41 mph limit.

The basketball star reportedly drove a Kia Sorento while the NFL quarterback used a Dodge TRX truck. Fans could not resist pitting the two athletes together, although the traffic violations happened miles apart and on different dates.

The former Purdue big man, reportedly facing a misdemeanor charge, has a court appointment on Monday.

Zach Edey is rehabbing after undergoing left ankle surgery on June 10. The Memphis Grizzlies big man suffered the injury first in November, forcing him to sit out 12 games. He sprained the same ankle in an offseason practice, prompting the team to fix the issue. According to Shams Charania, Edey will be re-evaluated in October, making his availability for the season opener doubtful.

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Grizzlies reportedly looking to bolster roster following Zach Edey’s recovery timeline

The Memphis Grizzlies are retooling the roster again after failing to make the playoffs last season. With Zach Edey likely to miss the start of the season, the Grizzlies look to bolster the lineup. They recently traded former mainstay Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and multiple first-round picks.

The Grizzlies could also be hoping to reinforce the frontline while waiting for Edey to return. NBA analyst Chris Dodson reported for Clutchpoints on Friday about a potential Memphis target.

“Sources tell ClutchPoints the Grizzlies are doing their due diligence on Avdija as the NBA Draft approaches. … Adding the 24-year-old Deni Avdija might be the easiest, most financially sensible play for the Grizzlies in this market.”

If the reported interest in Avdija does not result in a trade, the Grizzlies might want to keep Santi Aldama, a restricted free agent. The Spaniard’s shooting, length and size will be invaluable while Zach Edey recovers from surgery.

Jay Huff, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke will have to hold the fort until the Aldama situation clears out or an Avdija trade happens.

Edited by Michael Macasero