Stephen A. Smith URGES Ja Morant’s dad to ‘protect his asset’ following his son’s gun violence incident which resulted in a multiple-game ban for the Grizzlies star
ESPN Commentator Urges Morant's Father to "Protect His Asset" After Two Incidents
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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has found himself in hot water recently due to his involvement in two separate gun-related incidents. The first incident occurred last summer when Morant was accused of assaulting a 17-year-old boy and allegedly threatening him with a firearm. The second incident took place just last week when Morant appeared to brandish a gun in an Instagram Live video taken at a strip club after losing a game to the Denver Nuggets. As a result of these actions, the NBA suspended Morant for two games for violating the league’s code of conduct.
These incidents have caused sports commentators, such as Stephen A. Smith, to express concern over Morant’s future career. Smith stated, “He needs to get it together because he’s too special of a talent to be jeopardizing his career like this. The NBA has connections with the FBI. They know how you’re conducting yourself at all times.“
Smith also suggested that Morant’s father should intervene to protect his son’s promising career. “He also makes me depressed because every time I see his heroics, I’m saying that could have been the Knicks at the Garden,” Smith added.
Morant has denied the allegations from the first incident, claiming he acted in self-defense. However, the recent Instagram Live video clearly depicted Morant holding a firearm, which is a violation of the NBA’s strict code of conduct. The league takes such violations seriously and has strict rules in place to protect the image of the game and its players.
This series of incidents have raised concerns about Morant’s conduct off the court and the potential impact it could have on his future in the NBA. Although he is considered a rising star in the league, his reputation and ability to secure lucrative contracts and sponsorships could be severely damaged by such behavior.
In conclusion, Ja Morant’s involvement in gun violence incidents has caused serious concerns about his conduct off the court. Commentators have urged Morant and his family to take action to protect his career, and the NBA will continue to enforce strict rules to maintain the integrity of the game and its players.
Ja Morant issued a statement to calm things down after his gun flash went viral
Ja Morant has dominated the news lately; however, not for reasons he’ll be proud of. The explosive point guard sparked controversy after an Instagram Live video, in which he displayed what appeared to be a gun while at a nightclub early Saturday morning. Following this, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that Morant is suspended for at least two games. This happened not long after the NBA launched an investigation into the situation.
The Grizzlies announced Saturday afternoon that Morant “will be away from the team for at least the next two games.” This means he won’t play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday or the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
After the windstorm triggered by Morant’s escapades, he issued a statement in an attempt to calm things down. He said he takes “full responsibility for my actions last night.”
“I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire organization for letting you down,” the statement read. “I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.”
The Grizzlies sit as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 38-24 record. Spearheaded by Morant, the squad has looked formidable throughout the season. However, the guard’s recent antics, along with Dillion Brooks’ one-game suspension and Brandon Clarke’s season-ending injury, might hinder the team’s season.
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