Fans ridicule Ja Morant after NBA levies 8 game suspension on him for gun incident: “Keep that thug out for 50 games”
The NBA announced on Wednesday that Ja Morant would be suspended for eight games without pay due to his actions that were deemed "conduct detrimental to the league." In response, fans shared their reactions.
BREAKING: The NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games https://t.co/GOB2cqE0gF
Morant has been without the team since last playing on March 3, dealing with several issues. The team was hoping to be with the young star soon, but was met with another setback after the two-time All-Star met with commissioner Adam Silver. As of now, his earliest return to the Memphis Grizzlies could be on March 20.
With that, fans of the rising point guard have shared their reactions to the news about him. Here are some of the best reactions.
@TheNBACentral Keep that thug out for 50 games
@TheNBACentral They lowkey made a example out of bro
@TheNBACentral 1 game for what he did and 7 for being a fake gangster
@TheNBACentral Could have been 50. Ja god lucky here.
@TheNBACentral He should be suspended for 8 seasons at least
@TheNBACentral nigga got a slap on the wrist
@TheNBACentral He should’ve been suspended for the season. The league trying to protect their ratings & ticket prices
@TheNBACentral Should’ve been 8 years smh
@TheNBACentral He should’ve got a 50 game suspension
@TheNBACentral Should've been 20 games but ight
@TheNBACentral Technically it’s not 8 games. SMH
@TheNBACentral Should’ve been 50 but at least a minimum of 25. Adam Silver looks so bad here lmao.
@TheNBACentral That’s it ? Arenas got his career blackballed bc of it
According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Morant met with the commissioner in New York earlier Wednesday. He also left a counseling program in Florida to prepare for his return.
ESPN Sources: Grizzlies star Ja Morant met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver in New York today. Morant has left a counseling program in Florida and moves closer to ramping up for return to season now. He must wait on league announcement of findings in probe, expected soon. https://t.co/zAVxrPsMWQ
The Grizzlies (41-26) are 3-2 without their point guard. They've are in second place, just one game ahead of the Sacramento Kings (40-27), in the Western Conference.
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How has Ja Morant played for the Grizzlies this season?
Ja Morant is the most exciting player in the league right now. Having him on the sidelines has hurt the team since he is their franchise star. Not only does he generate wins, but he also packs the arena with fans.
Let's take a look at how well he's played this season. His scoring from last season is similar to how well he's been scoring this season. Morant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists while shooting 46.3%, including 31.6% from downtown.
He was one of the MVP candidates this season, but the other candidates have performed better individually. Despite not being heavily favored as an MVP candidate, Morant could still be considered an All-NBA player when the season wraps up.
If he puts his issues behind him, Morant could take the Grizzlies to a deep playoff run this season.
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