NBA Fans React To Zach Edey's Misdemeanor Charge

Fans across social media reacted to news of Grizzlies center Zach Edey receiving a misdemeanor driving charge

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey had an unfortunate run-in with the law last month. According to the IndyStar, Edey was charged with reckless driving in Indiana on May 1 for driving 101 in a 55 MPH zone.

One detail regarding Edey's arrest in particular seemed to humor fans, which was the fact that the 7'3 big man was pulled over for reaching those speeds in a Kia Sorento. The mid-size family SUV is certainly a far cry from the Rolls Royces or Lamborghini's that you often see players driving.

NEW: Action News 5 can confirm Zach Edey is facing a reckless driving charge in Indiana. First reported by the IndyStar.

On May 1, Edey was stopped for going 101 in a 55 MPH zone in his Kia Sorento.

The charge is a misdemeanor, and he’ll have a court date for it Monday.

— Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) June 18, 2025

"I don't know what is more shocking.... That he drives a Kia Sorrento or that a Kia Sorrento can go 101 mph," @tigrizz901 replied.

"Never mind the 101 mph, Zach Edey fits inside a Kia Sorento??" @EricTweetsNBA wrote.

"Idk those can go 100," @johnrivers131 added.

"I know it’s a SUV, but how the hell Zach fit in a Kia Sorento lol," @chriman_ wrote

The replies on a post from @CBBContent, primarily consisting of fans of the Purdue alum Edey's former Big 10 foes, were a bit more critical. They still maintained a bit of humor, though.

NEWS: Former Purdue star Zach Edey was charged for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone, per @indystar.

The incident happened on May 1st in West Lafayette. pic.twitter.com/t7KftNk14W

— College Basketball Content (@CBBcontent) June 18, 2025

"First confirmed instance of a boilermaker driving sober," @BBallSchoILL wrote.

"Prolly still got a foul call," @abnercasanova1 wrote.

"First time he's ever been penalized for anything in that town," @EricksonKiva wrote.

"FOUL ON THE COP REF DO SOMETHING," @IndianaTruther wrote.

Edey recently completed his rookie year in Memphis, where he averaged 9.2 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game, which was also good for 17th in the NBA overall. Edey appeared in 72 games for the Grizzlies this past season and made 21 starts.

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