LZ Granderson apologizes after accusing fake Chris Palmer of falsifying quotes

LZ Granderson insists Chris Palmer made up quotes. It just wasn’t the Chris Palmer he publicly accused.

In an interview with X on Monday morning, Granderson apologized to the NBA writer he accused of making up quotes in the wake of a social media dispute over Vice President Kamala Harris. In a lengthy note, Granderson explained that it was another person named Chris Palmer who made up quotes and that he confused the two Chris Palmers in the heat of the argument.

“I owe Chris Palmer an apology. The story I told is true. However, the person I was dealing with has the exact same name and worked at the same company,” Granderson wrote. “Mistled identity. Terrible mistake. I’m sorry I misled those of you who told it. Those who know me know that my integrity is the currency I value most in life. And mine lost a little of its value when I made that mistake. I’m a journalist. I should know better.”

Granderson currently works as an ABC contributor and columnist at the Los Angeles Timesstressed, however, that he maintained his criticism of Palmer regarding Harris, who New York Times The best-selling author was called “the least qualified person in history to do anything” after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election.

“But the energy behind my response to his tweet remains,” Granderson wrote. “What he said about Vice President Harris was ignorant, and I make no apologies for challenging that ignorance. I apologize for the way I did it and for the carelessness. I will do better.”

We good @ChrisPalmerNBA or are there diss tracks coming? pic.twitter.com/wFU3xYOegw

— LZ Granderson (@LZGranderson) July 22, 2024

Granderson had originally claimed he was Palmer’s editor when the alleged forgery took place. It is unclear who the other “Chris Palmer” that Granderson allegedly worked with actually is.

Granderson’s apology came hours after Palmer repeatedly denied the allegation on social media and threatened legal action Speak life out loud Podcast host. Palmer, for his part, accepted the apology and said he had spoken to Granderson personally and attributed the whole situation to a “misunderstanding.”

I spoke to LZ. He deleted the post. It was just a misunderstanding. No big deal. He’s a really good guy. https://t.co/ZPBJLi1eFL

— Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) July 22, 2024

It goes without saying that Granderson’s error was glaring. Even if you defend Harris as passionately as he seems to do, you better make sure you have the facts right if you’re going to accuse a colleague of something as serious as falsifying quotes.

After realizing his mistake, Granderson did his best to publicly take responsibility for it, which seemed to be enough for Palmer to put the matter behind him.

And now to the other Chris Palmer…

(LZ Granderson on X)