SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz announced Thursday afternoon that the team will work with outside counsel to investigate allegations made by a former player.
Elijah Millsap tweeted Wednesday that Jazz executive vice president of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey made bigoted comments toward him during a meeting between the player and executive after the 2014-15 season.
“Almost 6yrs ago. On April 16, 2015, D. Lindsey made bigot remarks in my exit interview while conversing with Q. Snyder “if u say one more word, I’ll cut your Black ass and send you back to Louisiana,” Millsap wrote.
Almost 6yrs ago. On April 16, 2015, D. Lindsey made bigot remarks in my exit interview while conversing with Q. Snyder “if u say one more word, I’ll cut your Black ass and send you back to Louisiana”.
— Elijah (@Elijah_Millsap) February 25, 2021
Following the team's Wednesday night win over the L.A. Lakers, a Jazz spokesperson said Lindsey "categorically denies making that statement."
In a statement released Thursday, a day later, the Jazz said "We have proactively engaged outside counsel to work in coordination with the NBA to thoroughly investigate this matter. We seek a comprehensive and unbiased review of the situation."
Millsap originally played on two 10-day contracts in 2015 with the Jazz before agreeing to an extension with the team. Utah later waved him in January 2016.
