Ja Morant wants OUT of the league?
Feb 25, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lays on the court during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports/Sipa USA – Photo by Icon sport
March 8, 2023
After some questionable decisions some begin to wonder if Ja Morant wants to not be in the NBA even after an explosive last two years where he took the league by storm and led the Memphis Grizzlies to a become a player
in the west.
The issues with Morant fall outside of the court. Morant often feels the need to express himself in a violent and gangster manner on and off the court. Due to recent events Ja has been suspended for two games as well as struggling with certain league issues.
It began this summer at a pick up basketball game at his house. He got into an altercation with a 17 year old which resulted in Morant punching the minor in the face and also possibly drawing a fire arm on the kid. The minor in the last few months decided to press charges and sue Morant for his actions, which has caused him enough backlash lately.
Then, the worst of it happened just over this weekend when Ja after a loss to the Nuggets was at a gentlemen’s club where he began an Instagram live and pulled outa handgun and flashed it to the
camera. He has gone under fire for his actions by the fans, the NBA and many NBA analysts have gone in on him. Shannon Sharpe on his show “Undisputed” Monday, Sharpe chided Morant about his friends and trying to put forth a harder image than what he is as an All-Star basketball player and one of the NBA’s bright young stars. “I wish Ja would realize he’s not a thug. Ja is a really good basketball player.”
The future of the young super start has begun to be questions and it has nothing to do with his ability in between the lines but all to do with his decisions outside of them. Ja Morant lived in a 2 parent household where he never was gang affiliated which makes some believe he is a fake tough guy.
Ja has a world class talent as in only his 4 year in the league he averages 27 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds. He has completely evolved to a super star which might be the reason for his radical actions as he is new to this type of spotlight.
Legally wise he is being fined, possibly suspended for a much lengthy amount of time and being investigated by Colorado police.
Olean Bryant • Mar 10, 2023 at 10:49 am
My heart goes out to this young man. We’re all thinking about the league , his status on the team, his actions and etc. , but has anyone just stopped and asked, how is Ja Morant and his mental state. All of this is a lot for him and I can only imagine what his parents are going through. I wish I knew him personally, not for the fame or fortune but just to give him a hug and let him know it’s going to be ok. God brought him to it and God will see him through it. Continue to live and stay blessed to Ja Morant❤️❤️❤️
Annie Blakley • Mar 9, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Praying for Ja Morant.These are the pressures of being in the public spotlight they expect alot from you. Take out time find your self and be the man God and your parents raised you to be.
Kirrik Sanders • Mar 9, 2023 at 12:35 pm
Ja is young and talented and apparently he thinks he is above the law. The elite will show him his position as time evolve and he will know next time not to do the stupid things.
Terry Wood • Mar 9, 2023 at 12:20 pm
He should be dismissed from the NBA and his multi million dollar contract cancelled. It’s a good deterrent to future wannabe thugs who play BB And the only punishment he will understand.
Mitch Crenshaw • Mar 9, 2023 at 9:30 am
Don’t be foolish young man you have a gift that so many people wish for or long to be able to do please don’t waste it on nonsense let God get the glory out the gift that he gave you think of all the people that wish they could just move or take a few steps you have the ability to fly give yourself a chance to live, Jesus Christ will make so much better. I love you brother give Jesus a try !!!
Willine Buckley • Mar 9, 2023 at 7:55 am
Such a waste of talent!
Henry O’Neal • Mar 9, 2023 at 2:25 am
JA NEEDS JESUS IN HIS HEART!. Simple Fix. All will fall into place.
Vivian Oliver • Mar 8, 2023 at 8:58 pm
Ja Morant is a very talented young man and a very impressive person to many young people who are looking at him as a role model. This weekend action from the media and social media outlets have tainted him and not his actions. The video shows a small, what appears to be a hand gun, frankly it was to small to be called a real pistol, maybe a lighter or prop from the venue where he was, has gotten blown way out of proportion. He is the guy who passes out his shoes after games to young kids that he loves to see the smile on their faces. I really hope the NBA does not push a young player out the league for a young guy mistake and alone with the fans, and give a guy a chance to see where being a idol can go wrong at. Let him redeem himself with the punishment and time away from the game the grizzlies have given him be enough. His pockets hurt, the fans hurt and his spirit hurts enough. LIFE LESSON.
Linda • Mar 8, 2023 at 8:02 pm
I hope and pray that he learned something after all this
Sharon Williams • Mar 8, 2023 at 7:37 pm
My heart is just broken over this whole situation with Ja Morant. Here is a young black man with his whole life ahead of him. He have everything going for himself. What more could he ask for. God have blessed him above and beyond and he seems to be trying to throw it all away. Why? I wish I could talk to him personally face to face. If anyone can make this possible for me please do. I may just be a nobody but I believe that I can possibly tell him something that will get him back on the right path. It grieves me to see a young black man with such a promising future throw it all away. It makes no sense. If I don’t ever get to talk to him , will someone please make sure he reads this post. I’m going to keep praying for him that God will somehow show him the right path to take from this point on. Jo Morant , son it’s not just you anymore. You have a beautiful little daughter. Please I beg you to get your act together before it’s too late. Choosing to always do what’s right and pleasing in Gods sight is worth more and will profit you everything you need in this life than making wrong choices to please or satisfy yourself in the sight of your friends. If they are down with you for your wrong choices, please just know they are not your friends anyway. I love you as if you were my own son and I believe in you and I know that you are going to get it together. My prayers are with you and your family. Nobody’s perfect and we all make mistakes. Learn from the mistakes that you have made and do better. Not many young black men get the opportunity that you have. A lot of them have already gotten killed by police officers and others are incarcerated. YOU ARE IN A POSITION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE A ROLE MODEL. #WAKEUP…..