Ja Morant’s Downfall on Camera

The league warned him once. Then the camera caught him again. Ja Morant was the

future of the NBA. A high-flying superstar, face of the Memphis Grizzlies, and one of the league’s

most marketable players. But off the court, his behavior told a different story.

In March 2023, Morant appeared on an Instagram Live video inside a nightclub — holding

a handgun. The video went viral within minutes. The NBA launched an investigation,

and Morant was suspended eight games. He issued a public apology and entered counseling.

But just weeks later, it happened again. Another video surfaced — this time filmed inside a vehicle

— showing Morant flashing a gun on camera. The league responded harshly.