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“Now It’s My Fault…”: NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Breaks Silence on Ja Morant IG Live Incident and Wins Backing of Fans Online

Published 03/05/2023, 8:30 AM EST

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Ja Morant landed on thin ice with some of his outrageous deeds lately. The Memphis Grizzlies‘ star point guard is turning controversial after he landed upon some assault accusations. However, the athlete added more issues to his plater after he flashed a gun on Instagram. Amidst that, Shannon Sharpe also received flak, and the ex-NFL TE voiced his opinion about the incident.

The Memphis Grizzlies star was live on Instagram in what looked like a nightclub. The Point Guard athlete flashed a gun in the live stream. Morant is circling a couple of troubles off the court, and the IG incident added more issues. Shannon Sharpe spoke out when the Grizzlies star was facing assault allegations.

Unc Sharpe breaks silence after Ja Morant drama

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As Ja Morant’s IG drama moves forward, one user called out Shannon Sharpe. He tweeted, “This why I didn’t think Shannon Sharpe should’ve shamed Ja the way he did cuz people like Ja just act more stupidly when you do em like that.” The ex-NFL TE broke his silence on the obscure objection. Sharpe responded, “Now it’s my fault Ja acting like this? Got it.”

Sharpe previously critiqued Morant after some of his controversies went public. The HOF TE said on his FS1 broadcast that he is “hustling backwards” and needs to “move differently.” Not to forget, Ja Morant’s father and Shannon Sharpe had some heated interactions at an NBA game in January 2023.

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The Grizzlies would face the consequences after his actions on Instagram live. The NBA is investigating the situation, and the Grizzlies suspended him for the upcoming two games. Morant is also apologetic for his actions and is taking time off from social media.

Internet stands behind Shannon Sharpe over Ja Morant’s criticism

Sharpe’s response brought in a lot of sections from Twitter users. But they supported the former NFL athlete. One user said responsibility is no longer in existence.

Another user asked Sharpe to keep giving out the wisdom.

This user asked Unc why would he respond to such things.

Moreover, an impressionist mimicked Skip Bayless to show how the columnist would react.

Another user asked the HOF TE to not let them get on his nerves.

This user is in disbelief to see how Sharpe is getting criticized for Ja Morant’s acts.

This user pointed out how Shannon Sharpe wanted the good for Ja Morant.

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Probably Ja Morant’s controversial deeds could come to a halt as he faces the consequences.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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