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It has only been a few days since Memphis Grizzlies‘ star player Ja Morant put himself in a controversial situation and his name continues to get dragged into discussions regarding questionable conduct. Morant was put under scrutiny for displaying a gun during an IG Live session. Following that, the Grizzlies announced the 23-year-old point guard’s suspension, and the league was prompted to launch an investigation into the matter. Recently, a particular NBA player gave his thoughts on Morant’s actions prompting him to draw comparisons between Morant and two of the best active players in the league.

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Shortly after the franchise announced Morant’s suspension, the Grizzlies star released a statement taking complete responsibility for his actions. Furthermore, he informed fans that he would be taking ‘some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being’.

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Warriors star sends a message to Ja Morant

In the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show?podcast, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has quite a few insights to share on the Ja Morant controversy. Given the type of skills Morant possesses, Green believed that he has the capabilities to become the face of the NBA. However, doing what he recently did could very well stand in Morant’s way to greatness. Additionally, the 4x NBA champion said that the Grizzlies star needed to make the ultimate decision.

Green said, “The decision is up to Ja and I pray that he learned from it. So I feel like this is one of those things that is just bad enough where he’ll get through it and he’ll be fine. But it’s just enough to make you make the decision, to make you say ‘I’m choosing this path for that path’. It’s just enough.”

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Furthermore, Green compared Morant to NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and said, “I’ll tell you what…you can’t be the face of the NBA putting the NBA in harm’s way. You can’t be the face of the NBA putting the NBA in a tough spot. LeBron James don’t put the NBA in a tough spot. Steph Curry don’t put the NBA in a tough spot.”

Update on the Morant controversy

Earlier it was announced that apart from the league, the police department in Glendale, Colorado will be launching a separate investigation as well. However, the law officials closed the investigations due to a lack of evidence against Ja Morant. In the statement released by the Glendale Police Department, the authorities stated that they were unable to determine any probable cause to file for charges.

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On the other hand, Morant still remains in the hot waters with the league as the investigation continues.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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