In a recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ja Morant, the dynamic young star of the Memphis Grizzlies, found himself in hot water once again for his on-court celebrations. After being fined $75,000 for mimicking a gun gesture during a previous game, Morant switched his celebration to pretending to pull a pin and toss a grenade after sinking 3-pointers. Unfazed by the criticism, Morant defiantly stated that he will keep changing his celebrations until someone else takes issue with them.
This isn't the first time Morant has faced controversy related to firearms, having been suspended in the past for incidents involving guns. While some teammates supported Morant's new celebration as a way to avoid fines, TNT's studio crew criticized his actions, questioning the appropriateness given his history. With his unconventional celebrations drawing attention both on and off the court, Morant's antics continue to generate buzz and debate among NBA fans and pundits alike.