“F**k everybody!” Stephen Jackson CLAIMS there was no need for Ja Morant to go talk to a therapist despite gun violence and strip club debacle

Stephen Jackson Faces Backlash for Opposing Ja Morant's Counseling During Suspension


“F**k everybody!” Stephen Jackson CLAIMS there was no need for Ja Morant to go talk to a therapist despite gun violence and strip club debacle

Stephen Jackson and Ja Morant

NBA player Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games after posting a photo on Instagram of himself holding a gun. During his suspension, he attended counseling, a step many believe is important for mental health in the high-pressure environment of professional sports.

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Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson faced backlash for saying Morant didn’t need counseling, but several other high-profile players, including Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan, have spoken out about their struggles with mental health.

“Check this out. I hate the fact that they made Ja feel like he need to go talk to somebody on how to deal with his stress and ups and downs, right,” Jackson said. “When I got to the… they tried to make me talk to somebody. The lady was cool, the lady was super cool, but I didn’t talk to her about my problems. 

Jackson added:

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“I damn sure didn’t confide in her. And say nothing about what I had going on. Nothing. Man, ain’t nothing wrong with you bro, you made a bad decision. You f**ked up, deal with it. But you don’t need to talk to nobody, bruh. Because whoever you talk to ain’t going to relate to whatever you got going on. 

“They just somebody that’s sitting there, that’s going to give you an opinion, about what they think you did. They ain’t got no experience. Ain’t nothing wrong with you Ja, just get back to playing basketball. F**k everybody.”

While Ja Morant’s situation is different from theirs, seeking counseling is seen as a hugely positive step towards acknowledging mistakes and prioritizing mental well-being.

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Ja Morant Addresses Rumors and Takes Responsibility for Actions

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Ja Morant (image via Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports)

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has addressed rumors regarding his recent absence from games. Morant clarified that he did not attend counseling for alcohol-related issues but instead went to learn how to manage the stress in his daily life.

Morant, who was the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, took responsibility for his actions and acknowledged that they caused trouble for those around him. Morant has assured fans that he plans to be more responsible and mindful of his actions in the future.

The Memphis Grizzlies organization and fans have shown their support for Morant during his suspension time. The team’s coach and his teammates praised Morant’s character and commended him for taking the necessary steps to improve his life.

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