Ja Morant is going to deal with an offseason of trouble after another incident where he was caught flashing a gun on an IG Live.
Ja addressed the incident via a statement and took accountability for what he did, which is similar to what he said when this situation transpired in March. Fans aren’t taking Morant’s words very seriously.
Ja Morant statement: “I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.”
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 17, 2023
Fans quickly reminded each other that Morant has already said all of this before, just a few months ago when the first incident took place.
didn't he say this last time? 😬
— RipItRandy (@RipItRandyTV) May 17, 2023
Another fan simply pleaded with Ja to not flash guns on cameras.
Bro just don’t whip the gun out on camera. It’s really not that hard
— Nick (@NotoriousFNTSY) May 17, 2023
Fans joked about Morant being unable to control himself when cameras are around.
Ja trying not to flash guns on lives pic.twitter.com/ongqcz0Ktp
— Freakisgoat (@Freakisgoat) May 17, 2023
People aren’t buying Morant when he says he’s working on himself.
Ja Morant after working on himself the second time in a year pic.twitter.com/r2EUyBPEdN
— trace (@tracedontmiss) May 17, 2023
A fan shared a hilarious clip of Eddie Murphy from Rush Hour to mock Ja’s habit of taking out guns in front of cameras.
Ja Morant around cameras pic.twitter.com/fCW2lIGCFk
— HOMETOWN HEROES (@tomngo422) May 17, 2023
One fan joked about how Morant will ensure he leaves more time between his gun incidents in the future to avoid severe backlash.
“Sorry I’ll wait two months to do it again instead of one guys my bad”
— Blake Newsom (@NewsomSportsATL) May 17, 2023
The suspension that Morant could possibly face is something that concerns the Memphis Grizzlies. While people have said missing 25 games is a severe punishment, the NBA may have no choice. Given the disappointment with which Adam Silver addressed the issue, Morant could be off the court for the first month or two of the 2023-24 season.
Should Ja Morant Be Given A Final Chance?
Morant hasn’t shown anything that would indicate to anybody that he’s a different person now. He had already been heavily scrutinized the first time this happened and he ended up putting himself right back in that situation just a few months after it happened the first time.
Hopefully, this sends a message to Morant. The NBA will feel compelled to throw down a strong punishment to deter Morant from putting himself in this situation again, as a third incident may lead to consequences that can hurt Morant’s career in a permanent manner. Missing out on $39 million because he wasn’t selected for an All-NBA team could be the tip of the iceberg if he continues down this path.
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