Grizzlies star Ja Morant appeared again with a gun yesterday in an Instagram stream.
The Grizzlies officially announced that Morant was banned from all team events. NBA spokesman Mike Buss said in a statement: "We are aware of content on social media about Ja Morant and are gathering more information. ”
Morant appeared yesterday on his friend's Davonte Pack account livestream, in which Morant sings with a gun in his hand while driving. The video content has been removed.
Morant showed guns on Instagram in March when he consumed money at a Denver nightclub. The NBA suspended him for eight games, and Morant traveled to Florida for counseling sessions. Then-NBA commissioner Adam Shaw said in a statement that Morant's actions were "reckless, irresponsible, and very dangerous." Morant also admitted that he had made serious mistakes, telling reporters he would be "more responsible, smarter and away from all bad decisions." ”
Morant has been embroiled in extraneous controversies several times over the past year, including being sued for fighting in high school. Morant's friend Davonte Pack was also banned from the Federal Express Center, home of the Grizzlies, after a clash with the Pacers' team. After that game, Morant and his friend were in an SUV firing red lasers at the Pacers' bus, causing panic.
After the Grizzlies were eliminated by the Lakers in the first round, Morant added, "I should be more disciplined on and off the court." Make better decisions off the field. ”
Morant's negative press off the court cost him dearly: Morant lost the All-Season team, so he couldn't get a five-year, $233 million super contract, which would be revised to $194 million and a loss of $40 million.
The Grizzlies finished second in the West this season, and Morant played in 61 games, averaging 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game.