“Faking suicide to see if Adam Silver will let him start the season” – Ja Morant’s DISTURBING Instagram activity gets no mercy from NBA Twitter

The Police did a 'Wellness Check' on Ja Morant.


“Faking suicide to see if Adam Silver will let him start the season” – Ja Morant’s DISTURBING Instagram activity gets no mercy from NBA Twitter

Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via Getty)

Ja Morant has been making the headlines for quite a while now. After the infamous gun flashing incident, Morant has constantly been on the radar for criticisms and slanders from everyone. Very few have shown the Memphis Grizzlies guard a softer side of their words. However, after his recent posts on Instagram, fans, and followers have lined up in concern for the Memphis Grizzlies star.

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There’s no doubt that a media backlash of this sort would have a massive impact on anyone’s mental health. Morant, who had previously claimed he had problems with anxiety, posted a cryptic message. On his Instagram story, he posted a picture with his parents and daughter each. After reaffirming his love for them, he posted another picture of himself captioned “bye.”

Although Ja Morant later deleted these stories, a chunk of fans had already seen them and posted screenshots on Twitter. After the shots went viral, fans and media personnel were in a frenzy as many considered it a cry for help. Some even considered the worst and believed Morant was close to taking an extreme step.

Ahead of the second occurrence, Morant had attended a short counseling session during his eight-game suspension. This came after he was seen flashing a gun on Instagram Live for the first time in a Denver Club. Although it was short, many believed it helped him make some progress. However, after recent developments, people assume otherwise.

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Twitter shows Ja Morant no sympathy

Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via David Berding/Getty Images)
Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via David Berding/Getty Images)

Ja Morant has many fans and followers praying for his well-being. Many have shown their concern for the Grizzlies guard. However, on the flip side, many have also claimed that this might be an act to get sympathy from the public. After all, Morant currently has a tainted image in the eyes of the mass. Many believe that this was just a strategy by the guard and his PR team to get some attention. Here are a few reactions from Twitter:

After his cryptic posts, the Police showed up at Morant’s do to a ‘Wellness Check’. After they checked up on the young guard, it was revealed that he is taking a break on social media. The posted stories were supposed to be indicative of that.

There’s no doubt that these are rather tough times for the young guard. Ja Morant is an exceptional talent and has a bright future if he stays out of trouble. As thoughts and prayers line up for him, many wish to see him bounce back strong. As of now, the NBA has made no official penalty statement.

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