The star of the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morantacknowledged this Friday that he lived “horrible days” during his 25-game suspension received by the NBA for appearing with a weapon in a video on social networks and that he particularly suffered for not being able to play because basketball was always something “therapeutic” for him.
“It was hard, horrible days. It was hard, but the support I’ve had during this period has helped me a lot. Obviously playing basketball is something I’ve done my whole life, something therapeutic for me. Obviously, taking it away made it more complicated.” Morant said in his first press conference of the season.
Ja Morant, during a practice with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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When will Ja Morant reappear?
The leader of the Grizzliesone of the most talented players in the NBAis about to complete his 25-match suspension and will be able to reappear next Tuesday in a match against the New Orleans Pelicans.
During this period he has undergone therapy to work on his personal problems: “I learned things thanks to therapy, it opened my eyes, it gave me a new point of view on life, on how to manage myself, to be grateful for still being in this position,” Morant said.
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The star of the Grizzlies He admitted that he was “counting the days” to be able to return: “Grateful for the support, it’s not easy not being on the field, having to watch. But being able to be around the team, training, being able to travel has been nice,” he said.
Los Grizzlies suffered the absence of Morant and they have a modest balance of 6-17 in the NBA West, which leaves them in thirteenth position and very far from the playoffs.
“Without a doubt I feel guilty, I’m out. Nobody likes to lose, our job is to jump on the court and win. I take responsibility for that. The decisions I made prevented me from going out to fight with my team,” he said.
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Morant will be suspended for the games against the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder and will be able to reappear on Tuesday in New Orleans.
The stages of the Morant case
On June 16, the NBA announced a 25-game suspension without pay to I Morant for “conduct detrimental” to the basketball league after posing with a firearm on a live video broadcast on May 13.
Ja Morant, star of the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Morant He had already been previously sanctioned with an eight-game suspension for another similar action on March 4 when he also displayed a firearm in a club. Denver.
The NBA He also noted that the player would not be able to participate in any public league or team activities, including preseason games, while the suspension lasts. In fact, today’s press conference was the first since last May.
He also ordered that Morant meet “certain conditions,” including taking part in a program “that directly responds to the circumstances that have led him to repeat this destructive behavior.”
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The commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silverstated in a statement that “Ja Morant’s decision to once again brandish a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in March.”
“The potential for young people to emulate Ja’s behavior is particularly concerning. Under these circumstances, we believe a 25-game suspension is appropriate and makes clear that engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with weapons will not be tolerated,” Silver added. .
2023-12-16 03:48:40
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