Fans left stunned after Ja Morant is accused of punching a 17-year old boy: “12 can’t catch a break man “, “Lock him up”
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is one of the NBA's best players. However, after a sudden turn of events, a problem concerning him has emerged and could dictate the course of his career.
According to a Washington Post story, Morant was involved in a confrontation with and "threatened" a Memphis mall security director in the mall's parking lot during the summer.
The Grizzlies star was reportedly among a group that confronted a Memphis mall security director. Morant's mother had a disagreement with an employee at a store in the mall, which led to her calling Morant to the mall. Someone in the group pushed the security director in the head, according to the police report. Police came to the scene, but no arrests were made. An incident report was filed.
Whoa: The Washington Post is reporting that Ja Morant is being accused in police reports of beating up a 17-year-old boy and pointing a gun at him.
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The Post also reported that Morant, a two-time All-Star, punched a 17-year old teenager during a pickup game. In a September lawsuit, the teen accused Morant of returning after retrieving a gun.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office declined to press charges. The lawsuit filed by the teen is reportedly ongoing, according to TMZ. Morant said he was acting in self defense.
Fans couldn't help but share their thoughts. We've collected some of the best reactions from fans regarding Morant's off-court issues that took place over the summer. Here are some of the best.
@LegionHoops @mollyhc Lock him up
@LegionHoops @mollyhc 12 can’t catch a break man 🤦♂️
@LegionHoops @mollyhc No way!!
@LegionHoops @mollyhc Holy, WHAT!
@LegionHoops @mollyhc How hard is it to not attempt murder while making millions annually?
@LegionHoops @mollyhc How many times does he have to be reminded he’s a blessed millionaire?
@LegionHoops @mollyhc He’s honestly on track to spend some of his prime in prison and that would just be such a shame.
@LegionHoops @mollyhc LOCK THAT THUG UP FOREVER
@LegionHoops @mollyhc first he was swearing that he got it out the mud now he’s pretending like he’s from the mud😭
@LegionHoops @mollyhc Get him out of the league https://t.co/ZHM4l3XGi1
@LegionHoops @mollyhc They really lying on 12
@LegionHoops @mollyhc Even if it’s not true, he has to be more responsible and not get into these types of altercations.
@LegionHoops @mollyhc The Indiana Pacer fiasco was a tipping point that this young man is involved with some shady people.
@LegionHoops @mollyhc What a THUG. Memphis organization should punish him by trading him to Cleveland for nothing in return. Teach him a lesson.
(Honest to God real Grizzlies fan here)
@LegionHoops @mollyhc I hope this isn't true or he's going to find out quickly about when keeping real goes wrong 😕
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Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes share advice for Ja Morant
Ja Morant seems to be getting himself into trouble because of who he surrounds himself with. Other than the two offseason incidents, he was involved with an issue regarding the Indiana Pacers staff where his entourage became the subject. At this point, Morant should be bothered with what's happening regarding him.
Two former NBA players, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, shared words of advice on what Morant should do at this point in time.
"I'll tell him to distance himself from anybody that don't have the same vision or the same people don't feel the same way about him losing everything," Jackson said. "You can't care aboue these things because I care about it, you have to care about it, because you don't want me to lose everything that I've worked for."
"There is some shit you just can't do - and me and Jack would know, being guys who've done some shit you just can't do." - Matt Barnes on Ja Morant. He and Stephen Jackson had some advice for the Grizzlies' star on our What's Burnin' pod:
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Barnes said:
"I just think Ja has to understand what's at risk. Obviously, his talent is unbelievable. This guy can make a ton of money, not only playing the game, but he just got a (Nike) signature shoe. ... At the end of the day, some people are your people. Sometimes, I think it'll get to the point if you realize you gotta let somebody go."
Also read: How can Ja Morant be punished if assault allegations against him are proven true? Taking a closer look at course of action