<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> situation</strong> has been all over the news lately, and rightfully so. Not every day <strong>one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Insider-shares-concerning-update-on-Ja-Morant-20230314-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rising stars of the NBA</a> gets suspended <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">for flashing gun</a>s </strong>on social media, especially with the playoffs in sight.</p>
<p>Morant will reportedly<strong> be away from the team indefinitely.</strong> He headed out to Florida to get counseling, and he vowed to find better ways to cope with stress and his emotions before coming back.</p>
<p>So, now that all eyes are on him, <strong>Los Angeles Clippers star<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Paul-George-makes-shocking-claim-about-LeBron-James-Michael-Jordan-and-Luka-Doncic-20230307-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Paul George</a></strong> got brutally honest when sharing his thoughts on the situation, urging the young point guard to stay away from those negative friendships.</p>
<h2>Paul George Addresses Ja Morant’s Situation</h2>
<p><strong><em>“One thing I don’t want him to be is not himself. We got to respect who he is as a person, so I don’t want him to now shape to be someone that he’s not just because the microscope is on him,” </em></strong>George said on his podcast.</p>
<p><em><strong>“He’s gonna have to cut ties with some people,”</strong></em> PG continued. <em>“I think as a young kid that’s maturing, growing up, and becoming a man, you’ll realize some people are good for you and some people aren’t. And that’s a part of life. No love lost. It’s part of maturation as a man like you wanna grow. <strong>The plan is to always grow, and so I think he’s going through that phase and understanding that like, ‘I can’t have the influence that I have around because I’m someone that’s putting the influence on the next generation. But it’s love here kid. We stand behind you, on your future.”</strong></em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul sends positive encouragement to Ja Morant. All love here ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/Yg_Trece?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Yg_Trece</a> <a href="https://t.co/FP1eDtBEjz">pic.twitter.com/FP1eDtBEjz</a></p>
<p> — Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow)    <a href="https://twitter.com/PodcastPShow/status/1635758557756018688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2023</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Everybody in the league<strong> is rooting for Morant. </strong>All we can hope is that he makes the most of this second chance he’s about to get, as it would be a huge shame to see him put all that talent to waste.</p>

Paul George gets emotional when talking about Ja Morant

Paul George gets emotional when talking about Ja Morant - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a></strong> has been a talking point as of late, but not for the best reasons. The talented guard— who’s fresh off signing a signature shoe deal with Nike— <strong>was suspended and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">is now away from the team.</a></strong></p>
<p>Morant flashed a gun during an Instagram Live session. He later admitted that he needs better ways to cope with stressand hasn’t addressed the public ever since. Now, <strong>ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski</strong> reports that there is no timetable for his return:</p>
<p><em>“Reporting withTim McMahon:<strong> Memphis Grizzlies guard <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Gilbert-Arenas-trolls-Ja-Morant-with-hilarious-post-after-leaked-video-20230313-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a> has entered a counseling program in Florida and there remains no timetable for his return to active play,”</strong></em> Wojnarowski tweeted.</p>
<h2>Ja Morant Is Reportedly Dealing With Some Stuff</h2>
<p>Moreover, <strong>NBA insider Marc Spears</strong> shed some light on what’s going on with Morant off the court. Apparently, the former second-overall pick is dealing with some non-basketball-related issues:</p>
<p><em><strong>“I think there’s a lot going on, my prayers to him, that he figures it out. There’s things I’m hearing that I’d rather probably not say on this podcast, but I hope he’s taking care of himself,”</strong></em> Spears said on ‘The Hoops Collective.’<em>“I’m not really worried about the basketball part for him right now. I’m worried about the human part. My guess now is, not that you’d bet on this, is that he doesn’t play the rest of the season as he takes care of himself.”</em></p>
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<p> — James Burnes (@JamesBurnes8)    <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesBurnes8/status/1635446596266766336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2023</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Morant has become one of the signature names in the league, so we hope that he can find his way out of this mess. Hopefully, he’ll get the help he so clearly needs to get his life and career back on track<strong>. There’s just too much at stake</strong>, and it would be a shame to see him waste his talents and promising start to his career.</p>

Insider shares concerning update on Ja Morant

Insider shares concerning update on Ja Morant - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a> </strong>has become<strong> a talking point around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA circles</a></strong> as of late. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></a> star is currently away from the team after several gun-related incidents took place in the past couple of months.</p>
<p>Multiple <strong>NBA veterans</strong> have reached out to Morant, urging him to grow up from this incident and stop putting his promising career at risk. There’s just too much at stake for him at this point.</p>
<p>However, we already know that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Gilbert-Arenas-says-Nikola-Jokic-is-better-than-LeBron-James-and-Kobe-Bryant-in-one-shocking-aspect-20230310-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gilbert Arenas</a> isn’t like most NBA veterans</strong>. Truth to form, the former All-Star took the situation as a joke, and trolled Morant once a leaked video of him at a strip club surfaced.</p>
<h2>Gilbert Arenas Trolls Ja Morant With IG Post</h2>
<p><strong>(Transcript via Gilbert Arenas)</strong></p>
<p><em>“Can all the media outlets apologize to #jamorant for the smear campaign they did by calling him a Thug ! this Family man,hero,Role model ,franchise player,future face of the league and now PHILANTHROPIST.</em></p>
<p><em>He is shown here Donating his money and time to A Local Historic Place called “Shotgun willies” that houses Missguilded females of the communitydue to the lack of funding from the city, the building AC was not working at the time which is why Morant shirt was seen off in this picture.</em></p>
<p><em>The 50k donation that MR morant provided had one of the local Community women so excited she jumped on Mr morant without his consent As u can see he was not touching the women nor enjoying what was going on,as for Mr Morant’s live video, due to The large amount of currency displayed on the ground, A local #Denverite attempted To Rob this HISTORICAL place and MR Morant courageously put his life in harms way and DISARMED the BanditMr morant showed Great HEROISMthe Mayor of denver “Michael B Hancock” dropped the investigation against Mr morant and now is thinking about giving him the key to the city for his bravery that night.</em></p>
<p><em>Can’t wait to see Mr morant back on the FloorAll hero’s don’t wear capes But Mr Morant does #standupcitizen.”</em><span></span></p>
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<p>Hopefully, Morant will come back better and mentally stronger for him. There’s no need to act this way after signing a life-changing contract like him. But you have to admi<strong>t that this caption is just hilarious.</strong></p>

Gilbert Arenas trolls Ja Morant with hilarious post after leaked video

Gilbert Arenas trolls Ja Morant with hilarious post after leaked video - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies’</a> championship hopes</strong> are hanging off a thread. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-reacts-to-NBA-suspension-with-Memphis-Grizzlies-20230304-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> is their best player and the face of the franchise, so <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not having him around</a> </strong>is obviously a major blow to their aspirations.</p>
<p>Morant had already been called out multiple times by the press, the fans, and even one of his teammates, <strong>but he didn’t listen</strong>. He continued acting like a guy everybody knewhe wasn’t, and his immaturity caught up to him.</p>
<p>That’s why <strong>Hall of Famer<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-destroys-Kendrick-Perkins-over-racist-MVP-voters-narrative-20230308-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Charles Barkley</a> </strong>urged him to learn from this major mistake and grow up once and for all. He’s one of the faces of the league and can’t risk his entire future over that kind of behavior.</p>
<h2>Charles Barkley Says Ja Morant Needs To Grow Up</h2>
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<p><em><strong>“To have one of our brightest stars have three gun incidents is way over the limit. I </strong>hope the kid grows up and matures and gets better people around him. I think one of the reasons Adam Silver has been quiet — I think the Grizzlies are like, ‘Hey, he’s out. He’s going to be out at least four more games, we’re not gonna just pat him on the wrist and throw him back out there.’</em></p>
<p><em><strong>But it’s time for Ja Morant to grow up.</strong> Next year, his new deal kicks in. It’s worth five years, $231 million.<strong> Man, you can’t screw this up. You’re one of the best basketball players we got in this league, you’re one of the new faces of our league, and you’re out here acting like a damn fool and idiot.</strong> It’s not all on him, the people around him.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>He’s 23. We are all stupid at 23. I ain’t gonna get on here like I did not do stupid stuff when I was 23, but you have to surround yourself [with adults].</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Being famous ain’t easy, especially now. With all these video cameras, Twitter accounts,<strong> you got to really surround yourself with adults</strong>. I feel bad about the situation because I don’t know the kid.”</em></p>
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<p> — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT)    <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1633988175969280005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>If it weren’t a budding star, Ja Morant would’ve gotten a way harder punishment for this, but there won’t be another warning. He must be better, and just like Chuck said,<strong> he needs to grow up.</strong></p>

Charles Barkley goes at Ja Morant over his off-court behavior

Charles Barkley goes at Ja Morant over his off-court behavior - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-reacts-to-NBA-suspension-with-Memphis-Grizzlies-20230304-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></a> just got a huge home win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Steve-Kerr-has-a-warning-for-the-Golden-State-Warriors-doubters-20230301-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a>. They <strong>couldn’t afford another setback</strong>, especially being at home and without their best player. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a> </strong>is still away from the team, and there’s no timetable for his return.</p>
<p>The NBA suspended Morant for flashing a gun during an Instagram Live session after a game vs. the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>. It was later announced that he would be away from the team indefinitely while he dealt with that situation.</p>
<p>So, now that local police officers didn’t find enough evidence to press charges against him, one can only wonder when he’ll be back with his team. However, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Draymond-Green-humiliates-Dillon-Brooks-with-merciless-rant-20230309-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grizzlies </a>coach Taylor Jenkins </strong>claims they still don’t know when that’ll be.</p>
<h2>Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins Talks About Ja Morant’s Return</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I can’t share the details. There’s definitely steps that are going to need to be met personally and professionally as he deals with some stuff to get better,” </strong></em>Jenkins said. <em>“Then obviously the expectation of the team, he’s going to have some things that he’s going to have to clear to know what the expectations are when he does return.”</em></p>
<p><strong><em>“Again, he’s out at least the next four games,”</em></strong> added Jenkins.<em> “I know everyone wants to know what’s this going to be. It’s the hot topic for sure, but he’s taking time.<strong> His responsibility to get better personally — that’s a big factor in this. And also, his responsibility to the team is something we’re addressing with him. He’s fully on board and has been communicative with our group.”</strong></em></p>
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<p> — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon)    <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1633974094856175619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Morant claimed that he’d look for better ways to cope with stress and grow up from this situation. Hopefully, that’ll be the case, as he’s<strong> one of the rising stars in this league,</strong>and he’s not impressing or even intimidating anyone with that childish behavior.</p>

Grizzlies coach breaks the silence on Ja Morant's return

Grizzlies coach breaks the silence on Ja Morant's return - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-reacts-to-NBA-suspension-with-Memphis-Grizzlies-20230304-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> off-court behavior </strong>has finally caught up to him. People <strong>around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-only-15-players-who-could-beat-LeBron-James-all-time-NBA-scoring-record-20230202-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong> called him out for acting tough despite his nice upbringing, and he’s been suspended for showing off a gun <strong>during<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-could-face-big-suspension-from-NBA-after-Instagram-live-incident-20230304-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> an IG live session.</a></strong></p>
<p>Morant is young and h<strong>as plenty of growing up to do. </strong>Fortunately, he also has the chance, the time, and the community support to learn from this mistake and get better. Not everyone can say the same.</p>
<p>As a matter of fact,<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-slapped-with-even-more-bizarre-accusations-20230302-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morant</a> isn’t even the first NBA player to be suspended </strong>because of doing dumb or reckless things with a firearm. And here, we’re going to let you know about the ones that went through this before him.</p>
<h2>NBA Players Who Were Suspended Because Of Guns</h2>
<h3>Gilbert Arenas &amp; Javaris Crittenton</h3>
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<p><strong>Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton</strong> starred in one of the most bizarre incidents in NBA history. They got into a verbal altercation over a card game and some alleged gambling debts, so they took things to the next level.</p>
<p>Both carried guns to the <strong>Washington Wizards l</strong>ocker room and waved them at each other. Crittenton <strong>was suspended 38 games</strong>, then waived, and he never played in the NBA again. Arenas, on the other hand, <strong>was suspended 50 games</strong> and later traded.</p>
<h3>Stephen Jackson</h3>
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<p>Back in the day<strong>, Stephen Jackson </strong>was known for being a bit of a troublemaker. His bad boy reputation preceded him, as he never hesitated to get physical when anyone dared get on his teammate’s faces.</p>
<p>Jackson was suspended multiple times throughout his career, also starring in the infamous ‘Malice in the Palace’ brawl. He was also <strong>suspended seven games </strong>after pleading guilty to a felony charge of criminal reckless for firing a gun outside of a strip club.</p>
<h3>Ja Morant</h3>
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<p><strong>Ja Morant</strong> has the chance to write his name on better lists than this one, but here we are. People warned him and urged him to stop looking for street credit, yet he thinks he’s a Hip-Hopartist from the 90s for whatever reason.</p>
<p>Morant<strong> was suspended just two games</strong>, but he’ll be away from the team until the league and the Colorado police conduct an investigation intothis incident. This was avoidable, irresponsible, and flat-out dumb, so let’s just hope he learns from this.</p>

Ja Morant and NBA players suspended because of guns

Ja Morant and NBA players suspended because of guns - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-slapped-with-even-more-bizarre-accusations-20230302-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> and the<strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong>are favorites to win the West. Thanks to a 38-24 record, they are on second place in the conference just behind the Denver Nuggets. It will bean incredible battleto reach the NBA Finals against other impressive rosters such as the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Suns-coach-Monty-Williams-has-a-clear-message-for-Kevin-Durant-20230302-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Phoenix Suns</strong></a>, the Dallas Mavericks or the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Stephen-Curry-might-be-ready-to-return-with-Golden-State-Warriors-20230303-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Ja Morant</strong> is having another superb year averaging more than 27 points per game. After last season’s disappointment, when they were eliminated by the <strong>Warriors</strong> in the <strong>Western Conference</strong> semifinals, Morant promised vindication, but, he’s making terrible decisions off the court.</p>
<p>Now,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-only-15-players-who-could-beat-LeBron-James-all-time-NBA-scoring-record-20230202-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> got in big trouble because ofavery controversial incident during an Instagram Live in his official account. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Draymond-Green-takes-another-big-shot-at-the-Grizzlies-20230106-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></a> had to suspend him and this was his reaction to the announcement.</p>
<h2>Ja Morant suspended by Memphis Grizzlies</h2>
<p>Early Saturday morning, Ja Morant started an Instagram live while being ata nightclub. The problem for the player of the Memphis Grizzlies was that he displayed a gun and Morantwas even smiling while doing it.</p>
<p>Ja Morant began with his Instagram live exactlyat 5:19 AM. A few hours before, the Memphis Grizzlies lost against the Denver Nuggets in what many saw as a preview of a possible Western Conference Finals.</p>
<p>The NBA announced that the league was investigating the incident and, just a few minutes later, the Memphis Grizzlies confirmed a two-game suspension for Ja Morant. This was his reaction on social media.</p>
<p>“I take full responsibility for my actions last night. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall weel-being.”</p>
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Ja Morant reacts to NBA suspension with Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant reacts to NBA suspension with Memphis Grizzlies - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong>Memphis Grizzlies </strong>are one of the favorites to win the West. Currently, thanks to a 38-24 record, they are on second place in the conference just behind the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>. It’s gonna be an incredible race to reach the <strong>NBA Finals</strong> considering other impressive rosters such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Suns-coach-Monty-Williams-has-a-clear-message-for-Kevin-Durant-20230302-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Phoenix Suns</b></a>, the Dallas Mavericks or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Stephen-Curry-might-be-ready-to-return-with-Golden-State-Warriors-20230303-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Individually, <strong>Ja Morant</strong> is having another superb year. The All-Star player is averaging more than 27 points per game. After last season’s disappointment, when they were eliminated by the <strong>Warriors</strong> in the Western Conference semifinals, Morant promised vindication and he’s getting it.</p>
<p>However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Ja-Morants-bold-response-to-Klay-Thompsons-trash-talk-20221226-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> could be in big trouble after avery controversial incident during an <strong>Instagram Live</strong> in his account. Read here to check out the details of the officialsuspension for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kyrie-Irving-sends-message-to-Kevin-Durant-ahead-of-Mavs-Suns-game-20230303-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> star.</p>
<h2>Ja Morant suspendedafter Instagram Live incident</h2>
<p>The<strong> Memphis Grizzlies </strong>announced that<strong> Ja Morant </strong>has been<strong> </strong>suspended officially two games.<strong></strong>Early Saturday morning, Morantstarted an Instagram Live transmission while being ata nightclub. The problem for the player of the <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> was that he displayed a gun and Morantwas even smiling while doing it.</p>
<p><strong>Ja Morant</strong> began with his Instagram Live exactlyat 5:19 AM. A few hours before, the Memphis Grizzlies lost 113-97 against the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> in what many saw as a preview of a possible Western Conference finals. Morant appeared singing and showing a gun in front of the camera to his followers. “The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that Ja Morant will be away from the team for at least the next two games”.</p>
<p>NBA spokesman <strong>Mike Bass</strong> confirmed that the league is also reviewing the incident and a bigger suspension could be coming. “We are aware of a social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating”. The <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> start a very tough stretch in their calendar and Ja Morant will be out for at least their first two matchups: Clippers, Lakers, Warriors and consecutive games against the Dallas Mavericks.<span></span></p>
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NBA News: Ja Morant suspended after controversial Instagram Live incident

NBA News: Ja Morant suspended after controversial Instagram Live incident - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Ja-Morants-bold-response-to-Klay-Thompsons-trash-talk-20221226-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></a> star <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-only-15-players-who-could-beat-LeBron-James-all-time-NBA-scoring-record-20230202-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Moran</a>t </strong>has become <strong>a bit of an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Draymond-Green-takes-another-big-shot-at-the-Grizzlies-20230106-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">infamous figure</a> in the NBA recently.</strong> Despite being one of the budding stars in the league, his alleged involvement in gun-related incidents and gang-like activity has prompted plenty of criticism.</p>
<p>Morant reportedly punched a kid during a pickup basketball game<strong>and then flashed a gun at him</strong>. Also, some of his friends reportedly threatened to shoot people from the Indiana Pacers staff after a game.</p>
<p>Now, in the midst of a potential legal turmoil, anew accusation states that the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ja-morant-issues-strong-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-nba-20221020-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">former second-overall pick</a> </strong>also <strong>threatened a mall security guard</strong> after his mother got into a heated altercation in a store.</p>
<h2>Ja Morant Slammed With More Accusations</h2>
<p><em><strong>“Confronted by the mall security, Morant and his friends refused the security guard’s demands to leave the mall parking lot. Police arrived and a ‘verbal confrontation escalated,&apos;”</strong></em> reported The Washington Post. <em>“As the group was leaving the premises<strong>, Ja Morant said ‘let me find out what time he gets off.’ </strong>The guard waited to file a report, police wrote, <strong>‘because he felt threatened by the statement from Ja Morant’ and had been assaulted by the person who had pushed him.”</strong></em></p>
<h2>Morant’s Agents Denies All Claims</h2>
<p>Unsurprisingly, Morant’s agents were quick to dismiss this and all accusations against their client, claiming that they’re<strong> nothing but defamatory. </strong>They also claimed that he punched the little kid in self-defense:</p>
<p><em>“Any and every allegation involving a firearm has been fully investigated and could not be corroborated,”</em> the statement wrote. <em><strong>“This includes the NBA investigation last month, in which they found no evidence. The July 26th event was purely self-defense. Again, after this was fully investigated by law enforcement, they came to the decision not to charge Ja with any time.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“Any of the dozens of witnesses will confirm Ja acted in self-defense and that he did not have a firearm. </strong>Ja is a family-first man who loves giving back to his community. He’s an extremely talented athlete. It’s disturbing that unsubstantiated rumors and gossip are being put out by people motivated to tear Ja down and tarnish his reputation for their own family gain,”</em> it concluded.”</p>
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<p>I’m no expert, but I don’t think an NBA player <strong>needs to repeatedly punch a kid in self-defense.</strong> Also, when you’ve been tangled up in not two but three gun-related incidents in no time, there must be some truth to it.</p>
<p>Morant is one of the most impactful players in the league right now, but it’s evident that he’s surrounded himself by the wrong people. So, you can either be an athlete and a millionaire, or you can choose that other path. <strong>You can’t have both.</strong></p>

Ja Morant slapped with even more bizarre accusations

Ja Morant slapped with even more bizarre accusations - Bolavip US

<p>What seemed impossible years ago is now a reality.<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-already-knows-where-he-wants-to-retire-20230112-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> </strong>has finally broken <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-rips-Kyrie-Irving-for-enabling-racism-20221215-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s</strong></a> record and is now the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Terrible-NBA-Referees-publish-heartfelt-statement-after-missing-blatantly-obvious-calls-again-20230130-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA’s</a> All-Time leading scorer,</strong> adding more arguments to his GOAT résumé.</p>
<p>James’ milestone has been a testament to his consistency and longevity, and while he might <strong>not be considered a ‘pure scorer’ </strong>or the best scorer of all time, numbers don’t lie, and the stats back him up.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kevin-Durant-Kyrie-Irving-reveal-LeBron-James-most-impressive-trait-20230131-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James’ record</a> might never be topped, </strong>not because there aren’t elite scorers in the league, but because they may not play long enough to do it. Considering that,we’ll discuss whether an active player has a chance to catch him at the top.</p>
<h2>NBA: The Only Players Who Could Break LeBron’s Scoring Record</h2>
<h3>15. Tyrese Haliburton</h3>
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<p>While he’s been mostly known for his playmaking this season, <strong>Tyrese Haliburton</strong> has also shown some elite bucket-making skills. He can score from all three levels, and he’ll be a primary scoring option for years to come.</p>
<p>The <strong>Indiana Pacers’</strong>young star has improved his scoring averages with an expanded role, averaging <strong>20.2 points </strong>on 48% from the floor in just his third season in the league. Of course, the chances of him passing James go down if he turns out to be apass-first PG.</p>
<h3>14. Scottie Barnes</h3>
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<p>Former Rookie of the Year <strong>Scottie Barnes</strong> has turned a lot of heads in his brief tenure in the league. He’s been mostly praised for his NBA-ready defense, playmaking, and versatility, but he can also score like the best of them.</p>
<p>Barnes has only shown glimpses of his efficient scoring ability, averaging roughly <strong>15.7 points</strong> per game. However, those numbers will only go up once the <strong>Toronto Raptors</strong> trade their stars and he’s handed the keys to the offense.</p>
<h3>13. Zach LaVine</h3>
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<p><strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> star <strong>Zach LaVine</strong> has gone to great lengths to prove that he’s more than just an athlete. He has also become an elite shooter, and he’s the kind of guy who won’t hesitate to take as many shots as needed to win.</p>
<p>LaVine has been around the league for some time now, and he’s had a major injury already. But he entered the NBA at just 19 years old, and has averaged <strong>20.1 points </strong>per his career, including a season in which he averaged a whopping 27.4 points.</p>
<h3>12. Ja Morant</h3>
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<p><strong>Ja Morant </strong>is a leader and a floor general, and as such, he’ll always look to make the right play and get his teammates involved. But make no mistake, he also loves to take the rock to the rim, and he can put up huge numbers if need be.</p>
<p>The <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> will be contenders for years to come, but they will also be Ja Morant’s team until further notice. While not considered a pure scorer, he does average <strong>22.3 points </strong>per his career, and 27.4 points per game this season.</p>
<h3>11. Devin Booker</h3>
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<p>It took him a while, but<strong> Devin Booke</strong>r finally got the praise and recognition he deserved as one of the league’s most efficient scorers. He didn’t get all that attention because the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> weren’t all that good.</p>
<p>Booker turned heads with a 70-point performance in just his second year in the league, and he could actually join the exclusive 50/40/90 club at some point in his career. Thus far, he’s averaged<strong> 23.7 points</strong> per game, including 27.1 this season.</p>
<h3>10. Nikola Jokic</h3>
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<p>It’s crazy to think that people don’t consider <strong>Nikola Jokic </strong>to be a scorer, yet he’s improved his scoring average in all but two seasons in his career. In fact, he’s averaged at least 25 points per game in each of the past three years.</p>
<p>The <strong>Denver Nuggets </strong>will be wise to keep him there for the remainder of his career. He’s a simple guy, so he might never leave, and he does average <strong>20.1 points</strong> per his career. But will he want to play long enough to break James’ record? That seems unlikely.</p>
<h3>9. Jalen Green</h3>
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<p>While not exactly efficient, <strong>Jalen Green </strong>has shown glimpses of the potential to be a generational scorer. He’s not afraid to take all the shots, regardless of who’s guarding him or the scoreboard.</p>
<p>Green can shake off his defender with hisathleticism; he’s got a quick triggerand a nice shooting motion. He’s averaging <strong>21.7 points</strong> per game in just his second season, and that number will only trend up as the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> get better.</p>
<h3>8. Trae Young</h3>
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<p><strong>Trae Young’s</strong> attitude has granted him some criticism, and chances are that he’ll never stop being a defensive liability. But this young man is box-officeand one of the coldest scorers this game has ever seen.</p>
<p>He’s got unlimited range as a shooter and averaged nearly 30 points per game in just his second year. The <strong>Atlanta Hawks</strong> have been a free-throw machine since he joined them, as he’s got all the tricks to fool the refs and defenders. Thus far, he’s averaged<strong> 25.5 points.</strong></p>
<h3>7. Donovan Mitchell</h3>
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<p><strong>Donovan Mitchell </strong>flew under the radar in college, and he continues to be somewhat undervalued or underrated around the league. But he’s always been, and will likely always be, a walking bucket.</p>
<p>Mitchell often takes his game up a notch in the playoffs, and his relentless competitive nature makes us think he’ll be in the league for years to come. Throughout his career, he’s averaged <strong>24.3 points,</strong> and he’s scoring 27.6 points per game for the<strong> Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> this season.</p>
<h3>6. Paolo Banchero</h3>
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<p>Some questioned the <strong>Orlando Magic’s </strong>decision to take<strong> Paolo Banchero</strong> with the first-overall pick, but it didn’t take long before he proved it was the right choice. He looks like an All-Star caliber player already.</p>
<p>Banchero is an elite playmaker and a physical specimen who can take any defender all the way to the rim. He’s also an elite shooter from all three levels, and is averaging <strong>20.5 points</strong> per game in his first year in the league. He’ll be a problem.</p>
<h3>5. Anthony Edwards</h3>
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<p>The <strong>Minnesota Timberwolves</strong> don’t get that much love because of their well-documented struggles, so people seem to ignore <strong>Anthony Edwards</strong>. But he’s only getting better in every aspect of the game.</p>
<p>Edwards has been the lone bright spot in Minnesota recently. He’s made great strides as a defender, and is virtually unstoppable on the offensive end of the floor. He’s averaging 24.9 points per game to bump his career average to <strong>21.6 points,</strong>and he’s just 21 years old.</p>
<h3>4. Kevin Durant</h3>
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<p><strong>Kevin Durant</strong> is the third-leading scorer among active players, trailing LeBron and Carmelo Anthony. He’s perhaps the greatest pure scorer this game has ever seen, so he should be no. 1 on the list of people who could take James down.</p>
<p>However, the <strong>Brooklyn Nets </strong>star isn’t getting any younger, and he’s dealt with various injuries over the past couple of years. He’s currently 12,000 points behind James, so with his career average of<strong> 27.3 points</strong>, he’d still need to play for another five seasons to catch up with him.</p>
<h3>3. Jayson Tatum</h3>
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<p>Even though it seems like <strong>Jayson Tatum </strong>has been in the league for ages, he’s still quite young, so there’s a big chance he could play long enough to catch up with LeBron, especially if he stays as healthy as he’s been for most of his career.</p>
<p>Tatum is one of the most efficient volume scorers in the league, and one that will be a primary scorer for at least another decade. Thus far, the<strong> Boston Celtics </strong>superstar has averaged <strong>22.1 points</strong> per his career, but he’s averaging 31.1 points now.</p>
<h3>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo</h3>
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<p><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo </strong>hasn’t even turned 30 and he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer already. He currently ranks 13th among active players in total points scored, even ahead of some that have been in the league for longer.</p>
<p>Giannis is an ironman, meaning he rarely misses games. He’ll be the<strong> Milwaukee Bucks’</strong> franchise player for at least the next 10 years, and his scoring numbers have gone up every season. He’s averaging 31.8 points this season, and <strong>22.4 points</strong> per his career.</p>
<h3>1. Luka Doncic</h3>
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<p><strong>Dallas Mavericks </strong>star<strong> Luka Doncic</strong> has only been in the league for nearly five seasons, yet he’s already one of the most unstoppable scorers this game has ever seen. Right now, he’s the one with the biggest chance to take down LeBron James as the league’s all-time leading scorer.</p>
<p>Doncic’s scoring averages continue to go up, and he’s shooting over 50% from the floor as a perimeter player, just like LeBron. He’s currently averaging 33.4 points per the season and <strong>27.4 points</strong> per his career, so he’d need to keep that pace for the next 13 years to break James’ record.</p>

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<p>Even if they’re not the first seed, the<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Klay-Thompson-could-consider-leaving-the-Warriors-20221227-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> rule the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Warriors-could-trade-for-Bojan-Bogdanovic-20221221-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Western Conference</strong></a>. It’s been like that throughout most of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Gilbert-Arenas-explains-why-Stephen-Curry-didnt-change-basketball-20221227-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> </strong>era, and it’ll continue to be like that<strong> until further notice.</strong></p>
<p>The Warriors have made it to the NBA Finals six times in the last eight seasons, winning four rings in the meantime. The only other two Western Conference teams to reach that stage in that span were the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.</strong></p>
<p>That’s why some didn’t care for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Ja-Morants-bold-response-to-Klay-Thompsons-trash-talk-20221226-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant’s comments</strong></a> stating he and the <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> were ‘fine’ in the West, as if they had no true rival to get past. Needless to say, <strong>Draymond Green </strong>also had a lot to say about that.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Draymond Green Reacts To Ja Morant’s Comments On Being Fine In The West</h2>
<p><em>“I know everybody wanted to hear what I had to say about Ja’s take,”</em> Green said. <em><strong>“I got a lot of love and respect for Ja. Young leader that makes his guys believe whatever he believes. That’s a very powerful thing as a leader. He got that.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em>“Has had it since Day 1, and you can see it glaringly noticeable since the time he set foot in Memphis. I’m not sure he can quite make his guys believe that one,”</em> Green added. <em><strong>“You are fine, Ja. You are. But the Warriors (are) in the West now, champ. So yes, you are fine, Ja. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, that’s a topic for another day.”</strong></em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“You ARE fine, Ja… the Grizzlies on the other hand…”</p>
<p> —<a href="https://twitter.com/Money23Green?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Money23Green</a> responds to <a href="https://twitter.com/JaMorant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaMorant</a> <a href="https://t.co/GwgYudRIjx">pic.twitter.com/GwgYudRIjx</a></p>
<p> — The Volume (@TheVolumeSports)    <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports/status/1611044730803986432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>You definitely want your franchise player to be confident in his game and his teammates; that’s just perfect. But the Grizzlies<strong> haven’t found success in the playoffs </strong>or proven themselves at any level thus far.</p>
<p>So, yeah, there’s a big chance Memphis becomes a powerhouse in the West with that team they’re building. But they’re not ‘fine’ until they actually prove they are,<strong> and that hasn’t been the case thus far.</strong></p>

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<p>When the <strong>Christmas Day</strong> schedule was released, one of the must-watch matchups of the day was the <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> vs <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Gary-Trent-Jr.-and-trade-targets-for-the-Warriors-20221223-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>at the Chase Center. After trash talks went back and forthon social media between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ja-morant-issues-strong-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-nba-20221020-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Ejected-fan-reveals-what-he-told-Draymond-Green-and-its-definitely-not-a-threat-20221216-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Draymond Green</strong></a>, the floor was set to be a unique matchup.</p>
<p>Not happy with that, in a recent interview withMalika Andrews of ESPN, Morant said <strong>he wasn’t worried</strong> about any team in the <strong>Western Conference</strong>, probably the tougher one among the two. In fact, he mentioned the <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Celtics</strong> as the team Morantstudies the most.</p>
<p>That probably was taken seriously by <strong>Klay Thompson</strong> and <strong>Draymond</strong> <strong>Green</strong> who took itto the basketball court with many taunts includingmocking faces to <strong>Grizzlies’ players</strong>, and a clear shout to <strong>Dillion Brooks</strong>aftera personal foul taken by one side of the <strong>Splash Brothers</strong>. But Ja backfired after the loss.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Ja Morant’s bold statement about Klay Thompson trash talk toDillon Brooks</h2>
<p>According to reporter Damichael Cole of theMemphis Commercial Appeal, the<strong>Memphis Grizzlies likes to talk</strong>. The Grizzlies carry a <strong>unique</strong> <strong>swagger</strong> and in most contests, they tend to back it up on the court. That’s why the team managed by<strong>Taylor Jenkins</strong> isn’t going to change its way of living.</p>
<p>“Morant didn’t see <strong>Thompson</strong> taunt <strong>Brooks</strong>. He tried to look at it on the Chase Arena videoboard after Thompson picked up the technical foul. When he learned of what Thompson did after the game, Morant called it “typical” for someone to say something when the game is decided.” Cole mentioned in his article.</p>
<p>It could by the <strong>Grizzlies’ 20-12 winning record,</strong> or the fact that the <strong>Warriors haven’t overcome their losing record</strong>, but either way this matchup is going to spark everywhere everytime these two sides face each other until the <strong>Dubs’ Big 3 retire</strong> or <strong>Ja gets a win over them</strong>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/nike-or-adidas-who-leads-world-cup-jerseybattle-20221117-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nike</strong></a> decided to opt out<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kyrie-Irvings-reaction-to-the-end-of-his-shoe-line-20221205-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving’s</a></strong>shoe line despite there was a <strong>multi-million-dollar business</strong> behind it. Now, with a fresh contract on the run, there’s plenty of NBA stars to talk about it. Especially since there are only 23 NBA players with a shoe deal. Seems like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ja-morant-issues-strong-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-nba-20221020-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a> is the next to enlist with this elite partners.</p>
<p>In the <strong>2022-2023 NBA Season</strong>, <strong>Ja Morant </strong>has averaged<strong>28.5 points, 7.5 assists and 6.3 rebounds </strong>in 20 games so far. Despite there is so much time and games left in the regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies have their mindset to qualify for the NBA Playoffs just like the previous one.</p>
<p>With two NBA individual awards won, the <strong>Rookie of Year</strong>, and the <strong>Most Improved Player</strong> <strong>of the Year</strong> in his first four seasons as an <strong>NBA player</strong>, there is plenty of promising future in the <strong>23-year-old</strong>, who clearly has leveled up the <strong>Grizzlies</strong> to the playoffs level since he got there.</p>
<h2>NBA Rumors: Ja Morant could be close to seala Nike shoe deal</h2>
<p>Since the beginning of the season there’s been reports about the deal between <strong>Nike</strong> and the <strong>Most Improved Player of the last season</strong> for a signature shoe line.According to <strong>Sole Retriever</strong>, Morant and Nike are teaming up to create the “Nike Ja 1.” The shoes will be priced at <strong>$110</strong>. The shoes will be released in three color options: “Phantom (green)” “Cobalt Bliss (yellow)” and “Game Royal (black).<span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Memphis Grizzlies All-NBA star Ja Morant is in line to receive a new signature shoe at Nike in the near future, industry sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. The parties have been working on this for several months. <a href="https://t.co/RzKf9JEIf1">https://t.co/RzKf9JEIf1</a></p>
<p> — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)    <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1599821751654809601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2022</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>After Nike dropping Kyrie Irving’s shoe line, the rumors started to spread around for this shoe deal with Ja Morant to happen. As reported by Shams Charania of the Athletic as well, <em><strong>“All-NBA star Ja Morant is in line to receive a new signature shoe at Nike in the near future, industry sources tell”.</strong></em></p>
<p>In fact, according to theSB Nation’s Grizzly Bear Blues,”there is noGrizzlies player that has ever had a shoe deal as lucrative as <strong>Morant’s contract</strong> with <strong>Nike. </strong>So as long as Ja (Morant) does what he does best, this shoe could be the first of many in a long and <strong>fruitful career.”</strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-ja-morant-saying-he-would-cook-michael-jordan-20220711-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant</a> </strong>led the <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> to be one of the biggest surprises in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-luka-doncic-ja-morant-and-the-25-and-younger-players-to-shine-in-the-2022-23-season-20220809-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA Playoffs</strong></a> last season. So for that reason, during the offseason many thought about a rebuild around the <strong>23-year-old</strong> to improve their performance, who was cut short by the <strong>NBA Champion</strong>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/nba-star-klay-thompson-explains-how-pep-guardiolas-barcelona-inspired-the-warriors-20221019-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a>.</p>
<p>However, it wasn’t the case for them. The <strong>Grizzlies</strong> were nowhere to beseen neither in the <strong>NBA Draft</strong> nor the <strong>Free Agency</strong>. In fact, many of their Western Conference rivals got new players in order to compete in what is believed to be the toughest conference in the NBA.With Jaren Jackson Jr out of the picture in the mean time due to an injury, Ja Morant will have to lead thisyoung and talented team once again.</p>
<p>And he did it in the season opener at the Madison Square Garden against the <strong>New York Knicks</strong>, where <strong>Morant</strong> pulled up <strong>34 points</strong>, <strong>9 assists</strong> and <strong>4 rebounds</strong> to pick up the win. However, that wasn’t the only thing he picked up last night, he was confident enough to place a strong warning to the rest of the teams.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Ja Morant issues strong warning to the rest of the NBA</h2>
<p>Entering his <strong>fourth year </strong>as a <strong>Memphis Grizzlies player </strong>inthe <strong>National Basketball Association</strong>, <strong>Ja Morant</strong> has set himself among the top contenders for both individual and team awards thanks to his talent. That’s why it’s not surprising whenever Morant says something unexpected as he believes in himself the most.</p>
<p><em><strong>“When I get ready for war, I’m not worried about who’s on the other side. As far who made any offseason moves, I’m not worried about it. They got to see Memphis”</strong></em>. he said about the moves that shocked the NBA during the offseason. Especially, when the Grizzlies didn’t make any moves of their own, Morant is still confident about his team.</p>
<p>In fact, <strong>Ja Morant</strong> has been placed among the top contenders for this season’s Most Valuable Player award, among huge talented NBA players including <strong>Nets</strong>‘ player <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Durant</strong>, <strong>Bucks</strong>‘ forward <strong>Giannis</strong> <strong>Antetokounmpo</strong>, <strong>Mavs</strong> guard <strong>Luka</strong> <strong>Doncic</strong>, and <strong>Warriors</strong>‘ superstar <strong>Stephen Curry.</strong></p>
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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-former-nba-coach-reveals-the-only-move-that-could-save-the-lakers-20220913-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> is a universe full of stories to tell. Fantastic tales of unimaginable feats, with heroes of extraordinary talents, but also of much more mundane topics such as the most hated player in the league. Candidates? Those who like to be involved in controversy like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-reveals-his-thoughts-on-teaming-up-with-kevin-durant-again-20220912-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Durant</strong></a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-reason-why-lakers-wont-trade-russell-westbrook-to-utah-20220912-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Russell Westbrook</strong></a>, for example.</p>
<p>Both the <strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong> star and the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong>‘ failed signing are players who shine on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-opens-up-on-the-only-regret-of-his-career-20220913-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> court when they decide to focus on their game, but who also stand out for their controversial actions. Simply put, they starred in two of the stories of the summer with their attempts to leave their respective teams.</p>
<p>However, there is one young player who surpasses veterans Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, at least in the category of the man who has earned the animosity of the NBA, including several of his fellow players. And that is none other than the talented <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-luka-doncic-ja-morant-and-the-25-and-younger-players-to-shine-in-the-2022-23-season-20220809-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ja Morant</strong></a>.</p>
<h2>Morant’s message on his scepter to the NBA’s least liked player</h2>
<p>There is no doubt that Ja Morant is one of the main attractions of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-ja-morant-saying-he-would-cook-michael-jordan-20220711-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></a>. The franchise is counting on his talent, which led him to win distinctions such as the 2020 Rookie of the Year, or his inclusion to the NBA-All Star of the previous season, to aspire to fight for their first championship.</p>
<p>However, another of Morant’s talents is also to unsettle his opponents with his eccentricities such as his dances and other taunts. That is why in July 2022 in social media he was attributed the title of the most detested player in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-potential-destinations-for-jordan-clarkson-20220912-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. To this, the Grizzlies point guard sent a hars message to his haters, whether they are fans or fellow players.</p>
<p>“<em>Just because I’m me and I speak on whatever I want to and say what I’m feeling at the time that some people don’t like me. So that’s why I bust their a*s.</em>“, stated Ja Morant in a chat for the <em>Youtube Channel The Pivot (vía Clutch Points).</em><span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Just because I’m me and I speak on whatever I want to and say what I’m feeling at the time that some people don’t like me. So that’s why I bust their ass.”</p>
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<p> — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp)    <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1569820247028269068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2022</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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