The Memphis Grizzlies player was punished this year for another similar action. The professional basketball league called it “disruptive conduct.”
Yes Morantplayer of Memphis Grizzliesthe patience of the authorities of nba and received harsh punishment from 25-game suspension -without pay- for showing up with a weapon in a video posted on social media.
Professional basketball league qualified Morant’s actions as “disruptive conduct”after posing on May 13 with a gun (in the United States they are legal) during a live broadcast.
The American He has already been sanctioned this year with an eight-game suspension for another similar actionon March 4, when, under the influence of alcohol, he also displayed a gun at a Denver strip club.
The punishment against Morant will start immediately and will remain for the Grizzlies’ first 25 games of the 2023-2024 regular season.
The nba that was also taught the player may not participate in any public activity of the league or his team, including pre-season gameswhile the suspension lasts.
In addition, before returning to the field of play, Morant must meet “certain conditions”including participation in a program “that directly addresses the circumstances that led it to repeat this destructive behavior”.
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The NBA’s position on Ja Morant’s behavior problems
The commissioner of nbaAdam Silver, said in a statement that “Ja Morant’s decision to fire another gun on social media is alarming and confusing given his similar behavior in March“.
“The potential for young people to emulate Ja’s behavior is particularly worrisome. Under these circumstances, we believe a 25-game suspension is appropriate and makes it clear that engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with weapons will not be tolerated.Silver added.
In May, Morant issued a statement regretting his actions and responsibilities.
After the first penalty, Silver expressed his belief that Morant was taking the penalty seriously.. But when the second video came out, the commissioner of nba said he was in “shock“in the conduct of Grizzlies star.
Source: Tycsports
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