Chandler Parsons’ mom gives coaching advice to Memphis Grizzlies

Jan. 22 (UPI) — Ball don’t lie, but mom don’t lie about ball.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons scored 12 points and had four assists, two rebounds, and three steals Saturday against the Houston Rockets. But it might not have been David Fizdale who gave him the best coaching advice.

Before the 119-95 loss, Parsons shared a screenshot from his text messages on his Instagram story.

The conversation was between Parsons and his mother. His mom wrote: “Hello my love. Good luck tonight! Come out aggressive! Drive strong & hard to the basket! Don’t reach in on [James] Harden! He’s a sneaky fellow, drawing fouls. He usually always gets those calls too! Rockets are gonna come to Memphis with a major chip on their shoulders! Play solid “D.” Shoot with confidence! Put arc on the ball. Unfortunately we’ll be watching the game a little late. Love & miss you bunches.”

Harden had 29 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in the Rockets’ win.

Parsons played for the Rockets from 2011 to 2013. He played with Harden in 2012 and 2013. He’s averaging 6.6 points and 1.4 assists per game this season. Parsons is due $22.1 million this season, and has $1 million escalators through 2019.