June 17th 2023.
Ja Morant is currently in the midst of controversy due to his second gun-related scandal. Allegedly, he had filmed a video the day after his second gun-related incident, in an effort to prove to his family and friends that the firearm witnessed on Instagram Live was only a lighter.
TMZ released the footage on June 17, which reportedly shows Morant's arm, identified by his tattoos, using the infamous gun to light a candle. In the video, a voice assumed to be Morant's explains how the contraption works, saying “you hold it, and everything comes out.”
Unfortunately, this private admission was made public, leading to NBA commissioner Adam Silver issuing a 25-game suspension to Morant for his reckless action on a public scale. Following the ruling, Morant tweeted a statement expressing remorse and his plan to work on his own mental health and decision making.
Morant's consecutive scandals have caused quite a stir across social media and the sports world. He has lost out on over $7 million due to his suspension and will miss nearly a third of the next season. Despite this, many public figures have reached out to Morant to offer words of wisdom. However, he has yet to make a comment regarding his private footage.
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