"Ja Wick", "Money getting in his head" - Fans react as Ja Morant seen brandishing a gun on Instagram Live once again

Ja Morant seen flaunting a gun
Ja Morant seen flaunting a gun

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is in the middle of another controversy. Morant was spotted holding a gun in his hand during a recent Instagram live session. He was suspended by the NBA for eight games without pay for a similar incident in March.

Morant's 2022-23 season has been overshadowed by his off-court antics. He allegedly punched a teenager during a pickup game last offseason, a headline that stayed relevant throughout the year. Things got worse for Morant in the second half of the season.

A report by The Athletic in January claimed that Morant aggressively confronted a member of the Indiana Pacers' staff in the parking lot before someone trained a laser at the Pacers' bus from a slow-moving SUV in which Morant and his entourage were present.

The issue started with Morant's friend Davonte Pack getting ejected from the game for engaging in a back-and-forth with the Pacers players. A month later, Morant was seen flashing a gun on his Instagram live in a Denver strip club.

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Ja Morant faced flak online back then, and just when things had started to improve for him, he once again managed to let himself down. Fans let him hear it online after he was spotted with a gun during an Instagram live on Saturday (May 13th). Here are some reactions:

"Money getting in his head"

Another added:

"Ja wick"

More reactions followed:


Ja Morant's latest gun video could lead to a lengthy suspension

The NBA has been strict over the years with respect to punishing misconduct. Ja Morant would've known this better than anyone after the investigations he underwent this past season. Another investigation and suspension loom large for the Memphis Grizzlies superstar.

The incident could lead to a much lengthier suspension for Morant. Last time he was suspended for eight games by the NBA without pay, and with this being a similar offense, the league is expected to take stricter action.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on Morant's actions the last time out, highlighting the league takes these incidents very seriously. Here's what Silver said back then:

"Ja's conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous. It also has serious consequences given his enormous following and influence, particularly among young fans who look up to him."

The Grizzlies organization could also take action of their own. Ja Morant is the face of the franchise and one of the most popular NBA players today. His actions impact the NBA and the Grizzlies' image.

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