The NBA star acknowledged his “serious mistake” when he was found in a nightclub and filmed with a firearm.
The young basketball player Jamal “Ha” Morantfigure of Memphis Grizzlies and the nba with 23 years, He acknowledged his “serious mistake” when he was found in a nightclub and filmed with a firearmwhich earned him a two-week suspension from the competition.
“I’ve made a big mistake. I can see the picture I’ve painted of myself with these recent mistakes. In the future, I’m going to show everyone who Ja really is, what I’m about, and change the narrative everyone is have”, said the point guard in a note he gave to ESPN.
“That gun wasn’t mine. It’s not who I am. I don’t condone any kind of violence, but I take full responsibility for my actions,” he explained.
Ja Morant will miss eight games of the season and also will not receive his salary for 15 days, according to an official statement signed by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, where the reasons for the suspension were explained.
“Ja’s conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous. It also has serious consequences given his enormous following and influence, particularly among young fans who admire him,” the document states.
For his part, Ja Morant during the interview stated: “What I can say is that I am not that person. I am a type of family, I always take care of my own. I was there checking the safety of my family. Once they were safe I left the scene.”
“I realize what I have to lose, what we can lose as a group. It’s about being more responsible, smarter and getting away from bad decisions,” he closed.
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