After meeting with Adam Silver, Ja Morant agreed to meet face-to-face with Jalen Rose, to ESPN. The Grizzlies star returned to his recent actions, pointing out the mistakes made. Ja Morant says he is now ready to show the best of himself.
Events have been linked very quickly in recent days for Ja Morant. After a video was posted on Instagram, in which he appeared to be in possession of a firearm, the player was immediately suspended by the Grizzlies, while an investigation was launched to determine if the weapon really belonged to him . Nothing might be proven, and this allows Ja to avoid legal proceedings as well as a very salty sanction from the league.
This did not prevent him from receiving a summons from Adam Silver, with whom he exchanged on his shares. He also gave an interview to ESPN, to speak to a large audience and show that he recognizes the seriousness of what he has done. A publicity stunt, of course, but a much-needed publicity stunt to reassure Memphis fans.
“The weapon was not mine. I’m not that kind of guy. I do not accept any type of violence, but I take full responsibility for my actions. I made a big mistake. I see that I have given myself a certain image since my recent mistakes. In the future, I will show everyone who Ja really is. I will change things” – Ja Morant
The very rapid succession between the passage in Florida to be psychologically followed and the meeting with Silver, undoubtedly made Ja realize that even if his status as a star of the league is no longer in question, he absolutely did not authorize such behavior and that from inside the NBA to outside, sometimes there was only a very slight limit.
Warning at a lower cost, and above all the obligation to be on the lookout from now on. Because beyond a call to order, it is necessary to mention the fact that Ja also “abandoned” his team during this time and that they have a legitimate reason to be venerated once morest him. Apologies will therefore be required upon his return, which should be made – unless there is a problem – at the end of March.
Source : ESPN
