During Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, commissioner Adam Silver said he was “shocked” at the latest video of Ja Morant in which the Memphis Grizzlies superstar was seen brandishing a gun for the second time in as many months.
“Honestly, I was shocked when I saw this weekend that video,” said Silver. “Now, we’re in the process of investigating it, and we’ll figure out exactly what happened to the best we can. The video is a bit grainy and all that, but I’m assuming the worst.”
Morant was suspended eight games for his first gun-related incident and released a statement in the wake of Silver’s comments, saying:
“I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey, and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.”
Reports have surfaced that the 23-year-old will likely face a significant suspension, potentially half of the 2023-24 season, if not longer.
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