It is unclear why Brandon targets Ghost. Perhaps it is because he can get a reaction out of him. However, Brandon gets far more than he asks for here, as Ghost attacks him viciously and he seems to have no defense. In this moment, Ghost does not care about the Defenders or the promise Coach Brody made to his mother. Rather, he snaps because Brandon pushes him too far. Although neither Ghost nor Terri ever express the sentiment outright, there is an unspoken fear that Ghost might end up like his father because they share anger issues.