NBA Legend Reacts to Ja Morant Gun Video

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was once again seen flashing a gun during an Instagram live video, which has been generating reactions from around the NBA world. One of the latest to weigh in is NBA legend Paul Pierce:
These young boys really don’t be knowing how to move but that’s on the OGs to teach them , but they gotta let us in sometimes it’s just a disconnect between 2 different generations.
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 14, 2023
This will certainly be a story to follow, as Morant's actions coming just two months after a similar incident will likely result in a significant suspension to begin the 2023-24 season. Fans and analysts around the league have been weighing in on what was a surprising development, given Morant's adamance that the previous incident was not a reflection on who he is or what he's about.
As of right now, the NBA has not issued any punishment for Morant, but they are investigating the video. The Grizzlies have suspended Morant from all team activities; however, there are not many of those ongoing during the summer months.
If the league is able to confirm that it was indeed Morant holding a gun in the video, a significant suspension is likely to follow. Having been suspended for the exact same thing earlier this season, Morant is expected to face an even lengthier suspension this time around.
With NBA legends like Paul Pierce weighing in, the sentiment shared by many regarding this situation is one of concern and care. People around the NBA truly want the best for Morant, and want to see him get back on track.
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Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA and WNBA for On SI. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined On SI to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts and in the classroom earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time, primarily serving as a Clippers beat writer.