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“Whether or Not He’s Going to Be Alive”: NBA Insider Shares Scathing Take on Ja Morant Controversy Hours After Major Update

Published 06/03/2023, 2:06 AM EDT

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Ja Morant could face severe trouble in the future! The Memphis Grizzlies star is probably the most controversial player the NBA has ever seen. Following the Grizzlies’ elimination from the postseason, the 23-year-old was caught red-handed on an Instagram live with a gun in his hand. Previously the young guard received an 8-game suspension for the same mistake. However, now, things are not looking good again for Ja Morant. The NBA gave a recent update about their decision on Ja Morant. 

In addition, famous TV personality Stephen. A. Smith threw light on the situation. Considering the 55-year-old’s revelation, it could be the end of Ja Morant. 

Stephen. A. Smith weighs in on the Ja Morant situation

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From being the ‘future face of the league’ to a ‘controversial player’, 23-year-old Morant’s career is going downhill. All things considered – it is a well-known fact that the young guard will face a huge punishment in the next season. However, Stephen. A. Smith revealed shocking information on what the NBA community thinks about Morant’s future. 

Smith threw light on it in a podcast. The television celebrity shared on Morant’s off-court activities, “Getting into a fight with a high schooler, allegedly coming out of the house with a gun… Having a friend of his in company and they had an issue with some Indiana Pacers personnel… There was stuff in the strip club with him waiving the gun,” and the latest, “One of his friends put him on an Instagram live and you know again you see him waving a gun.” Further Smith made a mention of Morant’s future, which doesn’t sound promising. 

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The 55-year-old added, “I can tell you that people within the NBA community are not just concerned about Ja Morant playing basketball. They are concerned about whether or not he’s going to be alive in five years.” Smith believes the environment around Morant is the reason why a few have come to this conclusion. 

What is the update by Adam Silver about Ja Morant? 

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The last time Morant was caught with a gun in his hand, many believed the NBA went easy on him with a small suspension. Adam Silver will surely not go easy on the 2-time All-Star this time. 

Adam Silver revealed that the league has “uncovered a fair amount of additional information”. The 61-year-old commissioner also shared that the NBA would update on the situation further after the Finals. 

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What do you think about Stephen. A. Smith’s latest revelation? What are your thoughts on Ja Morant? Share your views in the comments below.

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
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