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FS1 host and NFL Hall of Fame star Shannon Sharpe apologized 26 times during an on-air monologue after he was restrained by security at Friday's Lakers-Grizzlies game in Los Angeles.
Sharpe was involved in a verbal confrontation with Memphis players at halftime, which stemmed from the former tight end shouting at Grizzlies veteran Dillon Brooks as players headed toward the locker rooms.
Memphis center Steven Adams appeared to take offense and confronted the 54-year-old Sharpe, who refused to back down, leading to Sharpe being restrained by security.
FS1's Shannon Sharpe apologized for his role in Friday night's row with Grizzlies players in LA
Sharpe had to be restrained following a clash with Grizzlies stars heading into half-time
But rather than double down in defense of his actions, Sharpe decided to serve up a groveling apology in which he apologized 26 times to the Grizzlies players, the Lakers organization and his stylist, Holly Wood.
'Yes. As you probably have heard or have seen, Friday night at the Lakers game, I want to apologize for my behavior,' Sharpe began at the end of Monday's opening Skip & Shannon Undisputed segment.
'Guys, I've preached for the last six and a half years, responsibility and accountability, and I take full responsibility for what happened.
'It does not matter what Dillon Brooks said, or how many times he said it, me being the responsible person, me having the platform that I have, having so many people look up to me, I was wrong. I should have lowered the temperature in the arena, but I turned the temperature up and I let it get out of hand.'
Grizzlies center Steven Adams (middle) took issue with what Sharpe said to Dillon Brookes
Sharpe apologized 26 times during a groveling monologue Monday, saying he must do better
Sharpe (center) and Tee Morant (in royal blue) directed shouts and insults at each other too
LeBron James previously threw his support behind Sharpe, saying, 'I ride with Shannon 365 days — 366 on a leap year — 24/7. So that's my guy.'
But Sharpe, who would go on to refer to himself in the third person, was clear in taking full responsibility.
'I want to apologize to a few people. I want to apologize to the Lakers organization, Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, I apologize for any harm or unwanted attention I brought to your organization,' he continued.
'I want to apologize to the fans
