“Such a thug!” – NBA Twitter DEMANDS strict actions on Ja Morant as police release footage of teen accusing the Grizzlies star of physical abuse

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is facing backlash after a video emerged online of a 17-year-old accusing him of assaulting him during a pickup game at Morant’s house. The video, which was shared by Daily Loud on Twitter, shows the police body cam footage of the incident with the teen, who alleges that Morant and his friend attacked him after he trash-talked Morant on the court.

The teen, whose identity has not been revealed, can be seen showing his injuries to the officers and recounting how Morant and his friend punched him repeatedly while he was on the ground. He also says that he challenged Morant to hit him if he was angry, but he did not anticipate him to actually do it. He says that he feared for his life and that he wants to press charges against Morant.

Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has denied the allegations of assault, saying that he acted in self-defense when the teen threatened him and his family. His lawyers have also argued that the teen was trespassing on Morant’s property and that he was not invited to play basketball with him. They have accused the teen of lying and exaggerating his injuries to extort money from Morant.

The incident has overshadowed Morant’s outstanding season, in which he has averaged 26.2 points, 8.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while leading the Grizzlies to a comfortable second seed in the Western Conference. However, his reputation and image may suffer if he is found guilty of assaulting a minor.

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NBA Twitter reacts to newly released footage of teen accusing Ja Morant

The video has sparked outrage among NBA fans and critics, who have labeled Morant a “thug” and demanded that he be disciplined by the league and the law.

Some have wondered why Morant was playing basketball with a random teenager at his house and why he resorted to violence over a verbal exchange. Others have defended Morant, saying that he acted in self-defense and that the teen provoked him by instigating him to hit him.

The NBA and its players are facing scrutiny after Ja Morant’s altercation with a fan in Memphis. Some critics say Morant’s actions show a lack of respect for the game and its supporters. They also note that he is not the only NBA player who has gotten into trouble with the law for his off-court behavior. DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondo, James Harden, and J. R. Smith are among the players who have dealt with legal issues in recent years.

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