It is worth noting that the NBA suspended Morant for eight games in 2023 after he flashed a firearm during an Instagram live feed. Two months later, another video of the former No. 2 overall pick with a firearm made its rounds on social media, which ultimately led to a 25-game suspension.

It’s a bit more complicated than that for NBA star Ja Morant. The 25-year-old professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies should be celebrated as one of the bright, young stars in the game. Instead, he continues to be embroiled in controversy because of… his affection for guns.