Ja Morant, the star guard of the Memphis Grizzlies, has been suspended from team activities after a second video surfaced on social media showing him allegedly holding a gun in a car. The video was posted on Instagram Live by an account named “_dtap2” over the weekend. In the video, Morant can be seen briefly flashing what appears to be a firearm before the camera cuts away from him.
This is not the first time Morant has been involved in a gun-related incident. In March 2023, he was suspended for eight games by the NBA for “conduct detrimental to the league” after he was seen holding a gun at a nightclub in Glendale, Colorado. Morant claimed that the gun was not his and that he did not bring it into the club or display it beyond a brief period. He also apologized for his behavior and said he received counseling to cope with stress.
The NBA has not yet commented on the latest video involving Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Twitter that Morant is suspended from all team activities “pending League review” and that they have no further comment at this time. It is unclear when or where the video was shot or who else was in the car with Morant.
Morant is one of the most talented and popular players in the league. He was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2019 and won the Rookie of the Year award in 2020. He averaged 23.4 points and 7.4 assists per game in the 2022-23 season and led his team to the playoffs, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. Morant has a large fan base and influence, especially among young people who look up to him.
Morant’s actions have raised serious concerns about his judgment and responsibility as a professional athlete and a role model. He has put his career and reputation at risk by repeatedly displaying guns on social media, which could have dangerous consequences for himself and others. He has also violated the NBA’s rules and values, which expect players to conduct themselves with respect and integrity both on and off the court.
