Ja Morant To Be Suspended After His Bench Gesture Goes Viral?

Ja Morant is no stranger to controversy.

Over the past couple of years the Memphis Grizzlies star has repeatedly come under fire for his unfortunate link to guns, street gangs and misbehavior with strippers.

A combination of those behaviors led to him getting suspended at one point.

This week, Morant found himself in hot water once more.

NHL Fan’s Inappropriate Behavior At Devils Game Goes Viral https://t.co/W1dfwrxh1a

— Game 7 (@game7__) November 11, 2024

This time for a gesture he performed on the bench during a game between the Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers.

Ja Morant don’t learn😭 pic.twitter.com/p9aFLEVLZf

— Hoops © (@HoopMixOnly) November 14, 2024

Erin Andrews’ ‘Inappropriate’ Outfit To 49ers vs Buccaneers Game Goes Viral https://t.co/nt0XDCC4gc

— Game 7 (@Game7__) November 10, 2024

Fans had a lot to say about it:

He’s back…. pic.twitter.com/Kjm4wce3hA

— Audie pridgeon (@audie_pridgeon) November 14, 2024

Nebraska Track & Field Star Meghan Walker’s Wild Photos Go Viral https://t.co/I1yWuvnloM

— Game 7 (@game7__) November 6, 2024

Nigga said “I’m injured but my trigger finger ain’t”

— Pearnivore🍐 (@Pearnivore) November 14, 2024

🤦🏽‍♂️ his teaMMAte hit a 3 pointer…thats the signal for a 3ball like CMON Hoops! 😏

— Chief_Ray 🧡 (@RayMosquito) November 14, 2024

Once a shooter always a shooter

— Aesthetic Hoopers 💫 (@Aesthetichooper) November 14, 2024

Does Ja even play basketball anymore?

— TheGreekFreak34 (@dc_fupa) November 14, 2024

Some on social media have even started to speculate that Morant might get suspended for the gesture.

Time will tell if that actually ends up happening, though.

The glimmer has really come off Morant’s star ever since his nonstop controversies from a few years ago.

It will be interesting to see if he can return to his old glory during the 2024-25 season.

Carlos Garcia

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