March 5th 2023.
It appears Ja Morant got excessively exuberant over the weekend. The dapper point guard posted on his Instagram an image of himself rapping and seemingly brandishing a firearm while inside a club. This caused the NBA to launch an investigation, resulting in a two-game suspension for the all-star PG.
Various reports have stated that Morant will miss games against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday.
Subsequently, Morant issued a statement, expressing his regret and taking full responsibility for his actions. He also declared that he would take some time away to get help and work on ways of managing his stress and his overall well-being.
Nike, who has a shoe line endorsed by the Memphis Grizzlies star, also released a statement through Shams Charanaia. It read that they appreciate Morant's accountability and his prioritization of his well-being, thus offering their support.
Last year, a 17-year-old boy claimed that Morant had flashed a gun at him after a fight during a pickup basketball game. Additionally, some members of the Indiana Pacers asserted Morant or one of his associates shined a laser beam at them. After an investigation by the NBA, it was stated that a gun was present, but Morant wasn't charged in any of the incidents.
Jim Tanner, Morant's agent, put forth a statement denying the utilization of firearms by Morant in the former cases. He and Keenan Carter made a joint statement, which was posted via Twitter.
Morant was the second pick in the 2019 draft. He has since been selected for two all-star teams and propelled the Grizzlies to a 38-24 record this season, making Memphis the second seed in the Western Conference. During the 2019 draft, he inked a five-year agreement worth $193 million and also has endorsement deals with Nike and Powerade.
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