Ja Morant (Memphis) ruled out two games and under NBA investigation after brandishing gun in video
In the first seconds of the video, Morant (23), shirtless, seems to be holding a gun in his left hand, before immediately pulling it out of the field. On Saturday, the NBA announced that it had taken up the subject. ” We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating. “, announced Mike Bass, the spokesman for the North American league.
A few hours later, the Grizzlies officially reacted and announced that their star (27.1 points and 8.2 assists on average this season) “would not be with the team for the next two matches”, either Sunday at the Los Angeles Clippers and Tuesday at the Lakers. Morant then sent a press release to several media.
“I take full responsibility for my actions last night.he wrote. I apologize to my family, my teammates, my coaches, my fans, my partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. I’m going to take some time off to get help and find better ways to manage my stress and overall well-being. »
Morant already accused of violence and threats
The two-time All-Star, the former Murray State star in college is already accused of hitting a 17-year-old teenager last summer during a game held at his home. According to the Washington Post, the victim even assures that Morant, after the end of the scuffle, had entered his home before coming out with a gun visible in his belt.
But the local police had not charged him, considering that there was no ” enough evidence ” to do it. The number 2 of the 2019 draft is also accused of having threatened the head of security of a supermarket in which his mother had had an altercation.
