Overview

• The two-time Oscar winner asserted that most sports commentators haven’t played and called the industry a “world of ‘opinionaires.’”
• Washington told media figures “people need to shut up” and physically dared them to “get in the gym” to prove their expertise.
• These remarks surfaced in interviews with outlets such as ESPN, Complex and ClutchPoints on August 14 as part of his final promotional push.
• Highest 2 Lowest, Washington’s fifth collaboration with Spike Lee, opens in U.S. theaters on August 15 before streaming on Apple TV+ September 5.
• His comments have trended online and drawn support from NBA star Kevin Durant, while sports networks have yet to respond publicly.