Arrr! Me hearties, old NBA sea dogs be chattin' 'bout Ja Morant's peculiar merry-makin' on th' Interwebs!
2023-12-27
Avast ye landlubbers! Me matey, Ja Morant, be plunderin' the court like a true buccaneer since his return from a 25-game confinement. Yet, methinks the scallywags be ponderin' if he learned aught from it after a jolly celebration on Tuesday eve. Arrr!
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star, has been making headlines recently for his impressive performances on the basketball court. However, fans are questioning whether he has learned anything from his recent lengthy suspension. Morant returned from a 25-game ban and immediately made an impact by hitting the game-winning shot in his season debut and earning the title of Western Conference Player of the Week. Despite these achievements, fans are still concerned about his ability to stay out of trouble.Morant's suspension came after he filmed a second video of himself appearing to brandish a gun, with the first instance resulting in an eight-game ban. During a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Morant celebrated a dunk by stretching his arms out and mimicking a rocket launcher on his shoulder, which many perceived as a shooting celebration. Fans quickly criticized his behavior and questioned its appropriateness.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who had his own gun troubles during his career, posted a video clip of Andre Iguodala in the face of his teammate as a way of telling Morant to calm down. Chandler Parsons also criticized Morant, expressing shock that they were even discussing anything gun-related in relation to him.
While some defended Morant, saying his celebration was no big deal, others on social media agreed that he hasn't learned from his suspensions. Morant himself reposted a video claiming that his celebration was actually a popular touchdown dance from the LSU football team.
Despite the controversy, Morant has been putting up impressive numbers since his return, averaging 28.8 points per game and scoring over 30 points in three out of four contests. It remains to be seen whether he can maintain his performance while avoiding further trouble.