“I Carried a Gun After I Was Stabbed, Y’all Don’t Know What He Going Through”: Ja Morant Shocker Leads to Huge Admission By NBA Legend
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Despite making it big in the league, some NBA players fail to abandon their roots, only to suffer the consequences afterwards. It appears Ja Morant is suffering through similar circumstances. The Memphis Grizzlies star recently fell under serious criminal accusations. In the past few days, disturbing stories and incidents involving the 23-year-old have resurfaced, causing mayhem among fans. However, to add more fuel to the fire, the young guard recently made a major blunder on his social media, forcing the authorities to take action. After seemingly brandishing a gun on his IG live recently, Morant witnessed severe pushback from the NBA world.
However, amid all the chaos and backlash directed at Morant, a certain Boston Celtics legend has expressed his bold opinions on the issue. Paul Pierce, who was once stabbed 11 times, took to social media to make a profound admission on Morant’s recent actions.
Paul Pierce issues a stern statement regarding Ja Morant issue
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Paul Pierce is no stranger to controversy and disturbing headlines. On multiple occasions, the Hall of Famer has faced severe consequences for his questionable actions. However, one night in a club in 2000, the 10x All-Star was gruesomely stabbed 11 times. Consequently, after the near-fatal incident, the 2008 NBA champion resorted to carrying a gun for almost two years as a precautionary measure.
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Taking a page from his intense experience, the former Finals MVP recently made a huge disclaimer on Ja Morant and the recent headlines. While bringing up his own experience, the NBA legend boldly defended Morant’s recent antics on his Twitter handle.
I don’t care what y’all say about Ja I carried a gun after I was stabbed y’all don’t know what he going thru everyone got something to say until u really know what’s really going on in someone life when u black and rich u a target period
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) March 5, 2023
He said, “I don’t care what y’all say about Ja I carried a gun after I was stabbed y’all don’t know what he going thru everyone got something to say until u really know what’s really going on in someone life when u black and rich u a target period“.
In the past, Pierce has issued similar statements about how rich and successful African-American athletes often have a target on their backs. Needless to say, ‘The Truth’ didn’t hesitate in speaking his mind on the Grizzlies’ star’s actions.
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However, unlike Pierce, who was on the receiving end of a violent crime, Morant has found himself in deep waters amid serious criminal accusations. Moreover, the recent blunder of wielding a firearm in an IG live video on social media has worsened the situation for the 2x All-Star.
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A few days ago, a disturbing incident from last year involving Morant resurfaced through prompting criminal accusations. Reportedly, Morant was involved in a heated altercation with a 17-year-old. Moreover, Morant allegedly punched the teenager and brandished his firearm in the incident. Soon after, utter chaos ensued in the NBA world.
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The 23-year-old posted an apology for his actions and went into a social media hiatus. Consequently, the Grizzlies suspended the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year for ‘at least’ two games. Sources have also pointed out that the league will investigate and act appropriately.
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Only time will tell how Morant will come out of this. What are your thoughts on Morant’s actions? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Satagni Sikder