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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently went on the Dan Patrick Show and cracked a joke at Ja Morant's expense.
The two were discussing how NBA players often carry the basketball when dribbling. This led to Patrick mentioning the comedian, Adam Sandler, as someone who carries the basketball often.
Patrick jokingly mentioned that he'll start a PSA for the NBA in regard to its players carrying. Silver played along and joked about Morant's gun-toting incidents.
"You know what, I'm gonna get Adam Sandler to do a PSA for the NBA on an anti-carrying program," Patrick said.
"It could have a double meaning, by the way," Silver joked.
"Yeah, the Ja Morant anti-carrying. Absolutely."
Morant, a two-time All-Star, was seen waving a handgun inside a car while he was listening to music with his friend. Following that, the Memphis Grizzlies decided to suspend him until further notice.
The NBA, meanwhile, has been performing an extensive investigation into the incident. Prior to the start of the NBA Finals, Silver lightly touched on the issue but relayed to everyone that they haven't decided on Morant's punishment yet.
Many have speculated on the length of Morant's punishment. Some believe the league could give the young star an extended suspension. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski thinks that the league could give him a 17-game suspension for the 2023-24 season. Stephen A. Smith, on the other hand, believes a 25-game suspension seems reasonable.
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Ja Morant claims the gun was a toy
According to Morant's camp, the gun showcased by the Grizzlies star was a toy. However, based on what experts have reported, many believe that the NBA will still push through with his suspension even if the gun was a toy.
Many are waiting for the NBA Finals to end to learn more about what punishment the league will issue to Morant.
Guess the Lakers players!
