Now that Ja Morant has begun his NBA offseason, his activities have garnered the attention of fans once again. As we all know, the Memphis Grizzlies star was made to undergo counseling and apologize after multiple incidents involving guns and violence started tallying against him.
Morant was even suspended during his rehabilitation process and claimed to have changed upon his return. However, a video that has gone viral seems to be indicating the opposite. Let us take a better look at it and also find out how fans feel about this new incident.
Ja Morant revealed a gun when inside a car on an Instagram live story
One could argue that it grows harder for fans to continue defending Morant as he continues behaving in this manner. He was spotted on an Instagram live story. In the video, Ja was listening to music while inside a car. However, at a particular moment, we can see that he was handling what appears to be a gun.
@JaMorant still ain’t learned his lesson yet smh. This idiot is still running around with loaded guns on ig live for clout… @NBA @wojespn @TMZ @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/XPaEPiiqJg
— Bo Jackson (@hoes_of_423) May 14, 2023
Pay close attention to @JaMorant in the video pic.twitter.com/4Aue1NOF81
— Bo Jackson (@hoes_of_423) May 14, 2023
Since this is the same problem that he has already been called out for, fans aren’t taking too kindly to his situation, “Suspend this thug immediately !!!” and “He’s going to end up ruining his life one day” were some of the comments made by fans.
Suspend this thug immediately !!!
— ඞ (@BurnerMoves) May 14, 2023
He’s going to end up ruining his life one day.
— Bo Jackson (@hoes_of_423) May 14, 2023
Ja is done
— Sliver (@Natasha3uat) May 14, 2023
People also pointed out that this video will go viral and be all over the news in a matter of minutes. Due to Morant’s recent reputation, they would certainly be right. Although the majority of fans called out Morant, It might interest some to know that there were a few defending him.
You’re just trying to go viral you dumbass🤣 He is in his car FGS🤣🤣
— Love (@Heretostayyyy) May 14, 2023
what’s the problem he didn’t break any law
— ɴ ᴀ ʜ ᴅ ᴏ 🇻🇮 (@nahdo4_) May 14, 2023
Morant’s fans did so by claiming that he was within his rights to carry a gun and keep it with him while in his car. Since the United States allows people to protect themselves, Ja didn’t do anything illegal with firearms so far. Others also pointed out that the leaker of the video was simply doing this for attention and was clout chasing.
Why you tagging the NBA and TMZ???
— ianndontmiss (@ianndontmiss) May 14, 2023
The Grizzlies seem to have had enough. Since this is the third time he has been linked to having or using a gun, news has come in that the organization has decided to suspend Ja indefinitely pending a league review. This is grim news for Morant who does not seemed to have learnt his lesson.
Since Ja can be defined as a superstar in the NBA, it is unlikely for his career to be at risk. Unless he follows through and seriously hurts or kills someone. However, it would still be prudent for him to keep his reputation in mind and these activities out of the public eye.