Ja Morant became the hottest topic in the NBA in the past 24 hours, starring in an incredible moment, flashing a gun on Instagram Live.
The player was already suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies for at least the next two games, but this isn’t the end for Ja. According to current CBA rules, Ja could see a major suspension, which could include more than 50 games.
We will see how the Ja Morant situation develops.
There are likely legal consequences because he is an out of state resident viewed in possession of a gun.
Here’s the CBA language for NBA discipline pic.twitter.com/S0cBpiGthC
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 4, 2023
ESPN’s Bobby Marks shared a little excerpt of what could be Ja’s punishment if the league finds out that he brought this gun to any team’s facility or an NBA-owned building, which is against the rules of the league.
One Redditor pointed out that Morant was in Denver when he showed the gun on social media, meaning he had to carry the gun on the Memphis Grizzlies’ plane. This is a clear violation of the rules and could grant him at least 50 games of suspension.
Morant is suspended by his team, but many fans expect that the league gives him a bigger suspension following his questionable behavior. Many fans reacted to his antics on social media, Nike supported his decision of taking care of himself, and others blasted the Grizzlies for this situation.
Ja Morant Issues Statement On His Gun Controversy
Meanwhile, the player made the decision to deactivate his social media accounts and issued a statement apologizing for his behavior, revealing he’s taking this time off ‘to get better.’
“I take full responsibility for my actions last night. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.”
Ja is under fire right now and he knows he must do better. Plenty of people have tried to help him, but the decision of being and doing better is in his hands. The Grizzlies currently rank 2nd in the Western Conference (38-24) but if they aspire to compete for a championship, they’ll need their superstar on the court.
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