Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard, Ja Morant, has had a tumultuous week as he finds himself in the midst of another controversy. During an Instagram Live session, he flashed a gun, leading to his suspension from the team for at least two games. Many people reacted to this matter, and Bomani Jones also didn’t hold back.
Some believe that Ja Morant’s problematic behavior off the court is linked to the company he keeps. However, ESPN personality Bomani Jones raises an important question – should Ja Morant himself be solely responsible for his actions?
What was Bomani’s reaction to this matter?
Bomani Jones said, “i’ll also say here what i said on #TheRightTime: ppl need to keep saying ja needs to stop hanging with the wrong people, “in every one of these stories, *he’s* been the wrong person. *he’s* the one with the gun. *he’s* the one making threats. this is all about *him.*”
i'll also say here what i said on #TheRightTime: ppl need to keep saying ja needs to stop hanging with the wrong people. in every one of these stories, *he's* been the wrong person. *he's* the one with the gun. *he's* the one making threats. this is all about *him.*
— bomani (@bomani_jones) March 4, 2023
Jones’ comments are forthright and likely echo the sentiments of others regarding Ja Morant.
How did Morant cover up this situation?
Following his controversial actions, Morant has issued an apology through Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
“I take full responsibility for my actions last night. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being,”
Given their strong record of 38-24, placing them second in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies can afford to have Ja Morant take a break from basketball. This comes ahead of their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, which will be played on the road.
In the world of professional sports, players are held to a high standard of behavior both on and off the court. Ja Morant’s recent controversy has once again highlighted the scrutiny that athletes face, as well as the responsibility they have to themselves, their teams, and their fans.
While opinions on the matter may vary, one thing is clear: players need to exercise sound judgment and consider the consequences of their actions, both for their own sake and the sport they represent.
