“Working diligently to throw it away”: Ja Morant gun on plane report sparks 50 game suspension claim
Ja Morant could be suspended for more than 50 games. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar recently flashed a gun in a live Instagram video, and it’s very likely that he carried it with him on a team plane.
The NBA is currently conducting an investigation into Morant’s behavior while the guard has been suspended for two games by the team. It appears that he will be away for a longer period.
If Morant is found guilty of carrying a firearm on a team plane, he may be suspended for an entire season. Furthermore, his suspension could also cause him to miss half of the 2023-24 season.
Ja Morant could be suspended for more than 50 games
The NBA cares about its image and doesn’t want to be affiliated with gangster culture or anything else that’s controversial. For some reason, Morant loves acting tough and showing off his firearm.
NBA fans are surprised by Morant’s behavior. He’s one of the league’s brightest stars, yet he’s willing to throw it all away.
“Morant has everything and is working diligently to throw it away,” Chris Palmer tweeted.
One Twitter user believes that Morant carries his firearm on a team plane for road games. While this is purely speculation, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar could get into serious trouble if this turns out to be true.
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Besides facing sanctions by the league, Ja Morant could potentially be charged with a crime, which would make the situation worse.
The MyBookie Twitter account claims that the two-time All-Star could be suspended for more than 50 games for having the gun on the team’s plane. Players are not allowed to carry guns on NBA properties.
The NBA opened an investigation after Ja Morant’s social media post of himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub. Ja Morant was in Denver when he showed the gun on social media, meaning he had to carry the gun on the Memphis Grizzlies’ plane.According to current… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/xkJgQ6ne52
One basketball fan thinks Morant deserves a 50-game suspension. However, he doesn’t believe that the NBA will suspend him for this long because he’s one of the best players.
Ja Morant is Nike’s signature athlete. His first signature shoe is about to be released for sale. The company has offered support to the Grizzlies superstar.
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However, Nike terminated its contract with Kyrie Irving earlier this season. While Irving’s behavior was also unacceptable, one Twitter user pointed out that the company may be guilty of double standards. However, neither the team or the league has said Morant had a gun on the Grizzlies’ plane.
Many social media users brought up Gilbert Arenas, who faced serious consequences for bringing his firearm to the locker room in 2009.
As a result, Arenas was suspended by the NBA indefinitely. Furthermore, the superstar guard was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and he pleaded guilty.
Two years later, Arenas was out of the league.
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