Ja Morant has been very controversial lately. Because of this, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar was suspended for at least two games. Despite his incredible performances on the court, Morant has been troublesome, which is why he won’t be with the team in Los Angeles.
The Grizzlies will conclude their 4-game road trip in California without their superstar guard. They will face the Clippers on Sunday, March 5, while the last game of the trip will be against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Morant was suspended for allegedly displaying his gun on Instagram. This behavior is simply not acceptable considering all the controversy the 2-time All-Star has been involved in recently.
Ja Morant suspended for at least two games for displaying a firearm
Last summer, the Memphis Grizzlies guard allegedly got into a fight with a 17-year-old boy during a drop-in basketball game. After assaulting the teen, Morant allegedly displayed his gun as well.
In January 2023, the talented guard was involved in a laser incident. The Indiana Pacers claimed someone was pointing a laser at them after their matchup against the Grizzlies. The laser was aimed from the vehicle carrying Morant.
Morant’s demeanor has been acceptable, but to make matters worse, he appears to have displayed his gun during his Instagram live video. The video was posted shortly after Memphis’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
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Shortly after the video surfaced, the NBA released a statement saying that Morant would be investigated. While it’s hard to say if the gun was real or not, this was not a good look for the 23-year-old guard.
Ja Morant also held a finger gun earlier this week, which could have played into his suspension.
Ja Morant suspended, basketball fans have a field day
Basketball fans had many amusing reactions to the news of Morant’s suspension. Given that the Grizzlies superstar has failed to act appropriately, many fans believe that he deserves to be suspended.
One fan joked that Morant now has more time to go to strip clubs.
Another Twitter user brought up gun violence and hinted that the former Rookie of the Year should have been suspended for a longer period.
Morant will have to change if he wants to be the face of the NBA. The suspension should help him with this, so fans are hoping he gets the message.
Many social media users posted memes about Ja Morant’s suspension. One of them even posted an edited image from “John Wick,” a popular movie, but with the Grizzlies guard instead of Keanu Reeves.
Considering how troublesome the guard has been, many fans wanted him suspended and didn’t even hide it.
Miles Bridges, who was charged with domestic violence, was also mentioned by Twitter users.
How long is Ja Morant suspended and when will he return?
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that Ja Morant has been suspended for at least two games. However, the suspension could last longer and there is a chance the superstar could be sidelined for at least a week.
After their road trip, the Grizzlies will have two home games before hitting the road again. It is important to note that the suspension came from the team. Morant could also be suspended by the NBA if he is found guilty.
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Morant has been the best player for the Grizzlies this season. He is averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. In addition to his impressive stats, the 6-foot-3 guard has been a lot of fun to watch thanks to his incredible athleticism.