July 14th 2023.
Ja Morant, the suspended starting point guard of the Memphis Grizzlies, is currently facing a lawsuit from a basketball player. His lawyers have presented a defense in court, arguing that Morant acted in self-defense when he hit the teenager, Joshua Holloway, during a pickup game at Morant's residence last year.
Judge Carol Chumney has asked lawyers from both sides as well as the Tennessee Attorney General to determine if the 'Stand Your Ground' law applies under the state Constitution in this case. The then-teenager has accused Morant and his close friend, Davonte Pack, of assault, reckless endangerment, abuse or neglect, and infliction of emotional distress.
In response, Morant has filed a countersuit accusing Holloway of slander, battery, and assault. The NBA suspended Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023–24 season for conduct detrimental to the league.
This is not the first time Morant has been in trouble with the law. In March 2023, he was suspended for eight games following an incident when he was seen with a gun on an Instagram Live video at a Denver nightclub.
The legal battle between Morant and Holloway is ongoing, and it remains to be seen if the 'Stand Your Ground' law will be applied in this case. Regardless of the outcome, this is clearly a difficult situation for all involved.
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