Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has once again found himself in hot water with the NBA for his use of an aiming-a-gun gesture to celebrate scoring 3-pointers during games. The league handed down a hefty $75,000 fine to the star player, citing his previous warnings and suspensions related to incidents involving actual weapons in 2023. Despite the league's caution, Morant continued to make the gesture in games this week, resulting in the substantial fine.
This is not Morant's first brush with controversy, as he previously faced suspensions totaling 33 games and significant financial penalties for firearms-related incidents in 2023. Despite the criticism and negative attention, Morant remains unfazed, stating that he has grown accustomed to being portrayed as a villain and is not bothered by the opinions of others. As the Grizzlies prepare for their next game against the Detroit Pistons, all eyes will be on Morant to see if he adjusts his on-court celebrations moving forward.