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After Ja Morant’s Cryptic Message Leaves Many Concerned, Former NFL Star Sounds Off on the Grizzlies Star: “All This Banging and All This Gun Stuff…”

Published 05/26/2023, 12:10 PM EDT

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Ja Morant, the talented point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is once again making headlines after getting involved in a second gun incident. Morant has found himself in trouble once more as a result of his current acts. However, he had already served an eight-game suspension earlier this year for a similar incident. This time, he also has to deal with the consequences of his shoes being taken off of the Nike website.

Meanwhile, a former NFL player criticized Ja Morant for his recent actions. He left a cryptic message on Instagram, concerning many.

Ja Morant shares concerning message on Instagram

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Ja Morant, the star player for the Memphis Grizzlies, recently attracted the attention of Tennessee authorities after sharing cryptic messages on social Instagram. After posting a series of stories on his Instagram, many were filled with concern for the player. However, to assure his safety and well-being, the authorities were quick to check on him.

Meanwhile, a former NFL star had much to say about the recent incident.

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In a recent episode of his show, Marcellus Wiley went off against Ja Morant. He read the latest news, which said how the authorities had conducted a welfare check on Morant following his cryptic stories. Wiley said, “Depends on if he from LA or not especially all this banging and all this gun stuff,” calling out the player for his actions.

So, what did Ja Morant post on his Instagram?

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Morant shared a couple of pictures of his loved ones on Instagram with the caption that he loved them. He posted, “love ya ma💙”, with a picture of his mom sitting by the courtside. Morant shared another one with the caption, “love ya pops💙” and it was a picture of him hugging his father. The 23-year-old followed this up with another picture of his daughter with the caption, “you da greatest babygirl💙love ya.” To make things even more concerning, Ja Morant ended his stories with a picture of him with the caption, “bye.” He shortly deleted these stories.

Authorities conduct welfare checks on Ja Morant

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The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that officers visited Morant’s residence on Wednesday. They checked on his welfare, according to information made available to the general public. He is in good health and is doing fine. He just seems to be taking a break from social media.

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A question troubled Marcellus Wiley. “Is this a cry for help? Or is this just simply why y’all looking into every single detail, every single little thing I do?

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The reasons why he did it remain undisclosed. However, let us hope the player is fine.

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Ranjitha Ramesh

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars.
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