“Ja acted in self-defense and that he did not have a firearm,” Ja Morant agent Jim Tanner lashes out at recent accusations of pointing a gun at 17-y/o teen
Ja Morant Faces Backlash After Two Controversial Incidents Last Summer
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NBA star Ja Morant has once again found himself in the midst of controversy following the release of a report by the Washington Post. The report highlighted two separate incidents that took place last year involving Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies player’s lawyer and agent have since responded to the release of the report, sparking a response from NBA fans online.
The first altercation occurred at a mall in Memphis. Morant’s mother got into an argument with an employee at a shoe store, and after the argument, she called her son. Morant arrived with a group of as many as nine other people and refused to leave the mall parking lot when confronted by the director of mall security. The situation escalated, and a member of Morant’s group allegedly pushed the security director in the head. Police arrived on the scene, and the situation was defused, but not before Morant threatened the security guard.
The second incident was even more disturbing. During a pickup basketball game, Morant allegedly punched a teenage boy in the head multiple times and threatened him with a gun. Neither incident sheds a positive light on Morant, who recently announced a partnership with sports drink brand Powerade.
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Ja Morant’s Response and Fan Reactions
Ja Morant’s lawyer and agent have each responded to the allegations made in the Washington Post report, describing the story as defamatory. Fans quickly responded to the statements, with some defending Morant and others expressing doubt.
Some fans were supportive of Morant, with one writing, “Good for Ja. Defend your name and reputation. Pathetic what the media has stooped to for clicks.” Another fan took things a step further, stating, “Time to bring on those Defamation of Character lawsuits!!”
However, others were less convinced of Morant’s innocence. One commenter remarked, “Dozens of Morant’s friends and family will swear he acted in self-defense. Well then it must be true…”
Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Morant has been involved in controversy. Earlier this year, he was involved in an incident after a game against the Indiana Pacers that also reportedly involved a gun.
The Memphis Grizzlies are currently the second-best team in the Western Conference, and with the NBA playoffs approaching, it is crucial that Morant keeps his name out of the headlines. Hopefully, he can put these incidents behind him and focus on leading his team to success on the court.
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