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sports2 years ago

Ja Morant's Welfare Check and Cryptic Posts Raise Concerns in NBA Community.

Police conducted a welfare check on Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after he posted cryptic messages on his Instagram account, but officials confirmed he's just "taking a break from social media." Morant was suspended from all team activities following a video of him holding a gun that circulated on social media on May 13. He left the Grizzlies and entered a counseling program in March after a video showed him holding a gun while intoxicated at a Denver club. Morant has been involved in several off-court incidents over the past year.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Charles Barkley criticizes Ja Morant's gun video and defenders.

Charles Barkley criticized Ja Morant and those defending him after the Grizzlies star appeared to flash a gun in an Instagram Live video for the second time. Barkley said that when someone makes over $100 million to play sports, there are certain rules and regulations they have to live by. The Grizzlies suspended Morant from all team activities, and he could face a lengthy suspension from the league. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was "shocked" by the video. Morant released a statement acknowledging he has "disappointed a lot of people who have supported me."

via New York Post |
#charles-barkley#gun-video#ja-morant
sports2 years ago

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expresses shock over Ja Morant's second gun video.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed shock over a second video of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant flashing a gun on social media, saying that he believed Morant took the first incident seriously. Morant has been suspended from all activities pending league review. Silver cited discussing "safety issues" with Morant and the example he's setting for "millions if not tens of millions of kids." Morant issued a statement taking "full accountability" for his actions and committing to continuing to work on himself.

via Yahoo Sports|
#adam-silver#gun-video#ja-morant
sports2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Ja Morant's Latest Gun Video.

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Chandler Parsons suggested that Ja Morant should be suspended for the entire next NBA season after the 23-year-old star was seen flashing a gun on Instagram Live for the second time. The NBA suspended Morant for eight games after the first offense, and the Grizzlies have suspended him from all team activities following the second video. Morant has been involved in other off-court incidents, including assaulting a teenager and threatening a security guard.

via New York Post |
#chandler-parsons#gun-video#ja-morant
sports2 years ago

NBA Champion Offers Advice Amid Ja Morant Controversy

Former NBA player Matt Barnes advises current players to be cautious about their social media presence and not to incriminate themselves. Barnes expressed support for Ja Morant, who received an eight-game ban after brandishing a gun on Instagram Live, but believes the incident can serve as a cautionary tale for other players. Barnes also shared his admiration for Morant and his career, saying he loves what he brings to the table and hopes to see him back on the court soon.

via TMZ|
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sports2 years ago

NBA Suspends Ja Morant 8 Games for Gun Video.

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, has been suspended for eight games without pay by the NBA for "conduct detrimental to the league" after appearing in an Instagram live video holding a firearm in an intoxicated state while visiting a nightclub near Denver. The suspension comes after Morant expressed "sincere contrition and remorse for his behavior" during a meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The league's investigation did not conclude that Morant owned the gun or brought it to the club, and the five games he has missed since March 3 will count towards the suspension.

via The New York Times|
#gun-video#ja-morant#memphis-grizzlies
sports2 years ago

Ja Morant's Suspension Raises Concerns Over Conduct and Counseling.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games without pay by the NBA for "conduct detrimental to the league" after appearing in an Instagram live video holding a firearm while intoxicated in a nightclub near Denver. The suspension includes the five games he has already missed and he will be eligible to play again on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called Morant's conduct "irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous."

via The New York Times|
#gun-video#ja-morant#memphis-grizzlies