Ja Morant is speaking out after a second video of the Memphis Grizzlies star brandishing a gun surfaced over the weekend, saying he takes “full responsibility” for his actions.
In a statement obtained by, Morant said: “I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full responsibility for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.”
Over the weekend, a video of Morant briefly holding a weapon during an associate’s Instagram Live broadcast began circulating online.confirmed a formal investigation into the incident. “We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant,” the Grizzlies said in a statement Sunday. “He is suspended from all team activities pending League review. We have no further comment at this time.”
“We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are in the process of gathering more information,” the NBA
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