Ja Morant has done it again. A publication by an Instagram Live in which the base of the Memphis Grizzlies held what looks like a gun in a car has caused the NBA franchise to suspend the player from all activities related to the team, pending the final decision of the Basketball League.
Statement from the Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/XXLjr6QtlG
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) May 14, 2023
Dancing with a gun
In the video, which was quickly deleted, the player is seen singing and dancing inside a car, accompanied by a group of friends. About halfway through the brief recording, Morant is seen wielding a gun. The image soon went viral on the networks, leading to the player's suspension while the incident is investigated. The NBA franchise indicated in a brief statement that it would not be making any further statements on the matter.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant was allegedly seen holding a gun on an IG Live yesterday.pic.twitter.com/bqvwbwgd9m
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 14, 2023
Suspended by NBA with 8 games for similar controversy
This is not the first time Morant has been involved in a gun-related controversy. The point guard was suspended for eight games two months ago after appearing in a video showing a gun in a nightclub. The player apologized on that occasion, although he seems to have forgotten it again.
For the time being, the NBA has not commented on what happened.
(Update to follow).
