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Jaden Ivey’s intense social media posts raise concerns about the mental health challenges facing young NBA players.Chicago Today
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, who was recently acquired in a trade and has been sidelined with a knee injury, has raised concern among fans by posting a series of intense religious videos on social media. In these hour-long broadcasts, Ivey sits alone in his car, reading Bible scriptures and making controversial remarks, prompting worry about his mental health.
Why it matters
Ivey’s social media behavior comes after he previously admitted to dealing with depression earlier this season. As a young NBA player, his well-being and mental state are important not just for his own career, but also for the team and fans who support him.
The details
In the videos, Ivey has made comments calling Catholicism a “false religion,” which sparked backlash online. He has also described his career by saying “The old me is dead.” Ivey was acquired by the Bulls at the trade deadline but has only appeared in four games for the team before being shut down for the remainder of the season to continue rehabilitation on his left knee.
- Earlier this year, Ivey admitted he had been dealing with depression.
- Recently, he began posting hour-long religious rants on Instagram.
- Ivey was acquired from the Detroit Pistons at the trade deadline.
- Ivey appeared in only four games for the Bulls before being sidelined with left knee pain.
- The team recently announced that he will be shut down for the remainder of the season.
The players
Jaden Ivey
A 24-year-old guard for the Chicago Bulls who was recently acquired in a trade. He has been sidelined with a knee injury and has raised concern with his intense religious social media posts.
Chicago Bulls
The NBA team that acquired Jaden Ivey at the trade deadline and has announced he will be shut down for the remainder of the season to continue rehabilitation on his left knee.
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What they’re saying
“I think as a child, I just never felt love before, never felt what true love felt like.”
— Jaden Ivey
“The old me is dead.”
— Jaden Ivey
What’s next
The Bulls will continue to monitor Ivey’s mental health and rehabilitation as he remains sidelined for the rest of the season.
The takeaway
Ivey’s concerning social media behavior and mental health struggles highlight the challenges young NBA players can face, both on and off the court. The Bulls and the league will need to provide Ivey with the necessary support to address these issues and help him return to the court in a healthy state.
