“Ja Morant Repeats Finger-Gun Gesture Despite NBA Warning”
The NBA recently issued warnings to Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies and Buddy Hield of the Golden State Warriors for mimicking shooting a gun during a game earlier in the week. However, Morant disregarded the warning and used the same celebration during a game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The finger-gun gesture, often seen after making a three-point shot, has been a common practice among players in the league for years.
Despite the gesture involving mimicking a weapon, players involved in the incident insisted it was not meant to be violent. Morant, who has faced league suspensions in the past for similar actions on social media, brushed off criticism, stating he is accustomed to being portrayed in a negative light.
Although Morant may not be fazed by the backlash, the NBA is likely to take notice of his repeated actions and may subject him to further scrutiny. In the recent game, Morant made the gun gesture after hitting a 3-pointer in the first quarter and later sealed the win with a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
With only five regular-season games left, Memphis remains in the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings.
