Early Sunday morning another video of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant apparently holding a gun went viral on social media. A short time later, the Memphis Grizzlies responded.
This of course is the second time Morant has been seen on a social media platform apparently brandishing a firearm. The first time, which occurred back in March, ultimately resulted in an eight-game suspension and an off-court distraction that Morant himself admitted was not conducive to what the goal of the Grizzlies franchise is – winning a championship.
Morant sought counseling during his time away from the team several months ago and said he was still going through that process throughout the end of the Memphis season. Now, Ja again finds himself in hot water with the Grizzlies, and likely the NBA at large, for a similar poor decision.
More details surely will come forward as the league reviews the incident. Any potential legal issues will also be further elaborated on (although in Tennessee open carry laws are present). But regardless of the law, this will be another loss for Morant in the court of public opinion – and perhaps more importantly, with sponsors and fans/members of the Grizzlies organization.
Stick with GBB/BCM as this situation unfolds and throughout the offseason.