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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant can’t seem to catch a break from controversies. Months ago, he got entangled in a major controversy after he flashed a gun on his Instagram live session from a strip club. The action resulted in his suspension and he ended up losing $40 million on his contract in the long run. Once again, Morant has gotten himself suspended from the Grizzlies’ team activities after momentarily showing a gun during an Instagram Live session.

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Morant is one of the best new-age athletes in the league. However, he has time and again failed to preserve his reputation as an ambassador of the league and its image. This time with yet another Instagram live, Morant’s suspension may end up costing him more if he is not careful.

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Ja Morant gets suspended once again after another detrimental conduct

Earlier in March, Morant flashed a gun during his Instagram live session. He was streaming from inside a Colorado nightclub. Back then his action was questioned and criticized by veterans, critics, and even fans. The point guard was then suspended for eight games without pay. As the playoffs were closing in, Morant joined his team after issuing an apology, especially to his parents. At that time, the star appeared to have understood what he has at stake and that he had made a big mistake. His suspension had also cost him an All-NBA selection, which resulted in a $40 million loss for the youngster in his contract.

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Recently, another video has surfaced where the 23-year-old is seen in a car with his friends. At one point, Morant pulled out a gun, and as soon as his friend, who was streaming all this on Instagram live saw that, he was quick to point the camera in another direction. However, the damage was already done within seconds. Following this, the Grizzlies released a statement on Morant’s actions.

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The statement stated, “We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant. He is suspended from all team activities pending league review. We have no further comment at this time.”

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The 2x NBA All-Star is yet again amid controversies and at this point, it looks like he is just repeating his mistakes. During his last gun-related controversy, Morant told ESPN that he regrets his actions. He said, “I don’t condone any type of violence, but I take full responsibility for my actions. I made a bad mistake.”

Whatever the reason behind Ja Morant’s reckless behavior, a star hurting his reputation so often is not a good sight.

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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