News on March 5, local time in the United States on March 4, Grizzlies star Ja Morant showed off a pistol in a live broadcast on social media, which soon became the first hot search in the United States. As a very influential NBA star, at a time when various shootings are emerging endlessly, it is a big mistake to promote personal guns on social media! Afterwards, the Grizzlies were forced to suspend Morant for 2 games, and Morant himself closed his social media account and apologized to the public.
On March 4, local time in the United States, according to the update of the US media ClutchPoints, the video posted by basketball reporter DJ Akademiks was forwarded, and wrote: "It is alleged that (US time) this morning someone saw Grizzly star Morant showing off one of his pistols when he broadcast his nightclub party live on Instagram. ”
After "Morant Gun" was exposed by the media, Morant rushed to the first place on the US Twitter hot search list, and the topic was IG live broadcast.
According to Molly Hensley-Clancy, a reporter for The Washington Post, unpublished police records show that Morant and those close to him were accused of threats and even violence beginning last summer.
In response, NBA spokesman Mike Buss said: "We are aware of posts involving Ja Morant live showing off guns and are currently investigating. ”
Subsequently, the Grizzlies officially issued a statement that Morant would be suspended for at least two games. Morant will miss upcoming games against the Clippers and Lakers.
Currently, the Grizzlies are 24 wins and second in the West.
At that time, Morant quickly closed his social media account.
Grizzlies reporter Damichael Cole discovered that Morant had deactivated his personal social media (Instagram and Twitter) accounts.
Later, Morant publicly issued a statement saying: "I take full responsibility for last night's actions, and I apologize to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the City of Memphis and the Grizzlies, I disappointed you!" Next, I needed to take some time to seek help, learn better ways to cope with stress, and improve my overall health. ”
In this regard, netizens have said, "Arenas II generation? ”
"IQ is worrying"
"Sooner or later, this guy will play himself to death, too high-profile, far from the peak rose"
"When he says there is no opponent in the West, he means this?"
"Ready to waste another star"
"Simple mind, developed limbs!"
"It's crazy, it's a bit unbelievable. Arenas was the same back then, and he was crazy when he typed some data. ”
"It's basically over, self-destructive"
"Morant, the head let the donkey kick"
"Don't be too high-profile young man, don't you know if the gun shoots the first bird"
"After the investigation is suspended indefinitely, the grizzlies are cool again"
"Don't die, great future"
"Look at James, the private life is very good, young stars learn more."